Debilitating effects of Snowblindness, a personal experience
My own personal experience of the effects of becoming snow blind, after a tough time on the Patagonian Icecap
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The Importance of Teamwork on an Expedition
There is no room for individuals if you plan to visit wild, untamed mountain wilderness. Every day can have it’s own challenges and difficulties. Teamwork is everything!
Early Days in Andalucia
I packed up my pickup truck with my worldly possessions and Rocky, my black Labrador and headed south. The first place we came to was Lanjarón in the Alpujarras.
The Road to Self Sufficency, Alpujarras
We are not naturals at the self-sufficiency game. Were not experts either. But, it is fun and there is a certain satisfaction at growing your own!
Investigating My Grandfather’s Part in World War One
I have kept sane during the enforced Covid19 lock down by getting involved in projects that normally I wouldn't have time to complete. One such project is researching my grandfathers role in World War One. Below is a summary of my research including battle maps
Deliverance (The Sequel) - In The Wilderness No One Can Hear You Scream
So there we were. A nice warm day, no clouds. What to do? So why not try that flat topped mountain that we can just see from our house that's in an unknown and remote location?
Queen Boudica (Boadicea) of the Iceni was my 66th Grandmother!
Yes, it's true! I came from Granny Boadicea. My 66th Grandmother in fact. Here is the research done by my father establishing that. Thanks Dad.