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2020 round up
2020s been an interesting year to say the least! I had so many travel plans that had to be put aside and most (but not all) races postponed. But out of the dark came new opportunities. On the travel side of things, I would usually be looking forward to a month or so trip somewhere… Continue reading 2020 round up
My post Corona travel plans
With all this virus business going on, all our travel plans have been put on the back burner for a while. Though the future is still uncertain, I imagine we are all looking ahead to when we are able to travel and experience the outdoors again. I want to share with you some of the… Continue reading My post Corona travel plans
Skiing in Italy, Sauze d’Oulx 2020
Only a week or so after returning from Australia, I left my Island home again to embark on another trip. This time to somewhere cold, close, and not solo! It had been a few years since I’d been skiing, the last time was Japan 2013. So I was keen to get somewhere close and on… Continue reading Skiing in Italy, Sauze d’Oulx 2020
Adventures Down Under part 7 Breakdowns and Departure.
It has been a while since the last part I know, but now I have lots of time to catch up on the posts! As I expect almost everyone does now… So I will be finishing the final part of the Australia series, what a trip! Then I shall be recounting my experience skiing in… Continue reading Adventures Down Under part 7 Breakdowns and Departure.
Trail running the Fraycinet loop, Tasmania (Adventures down under 6)
The sun was beating down on the East coast of Tasmania for a change, the last few day had only given me rain! My clothes from the previous day on Cradle mountain still lay in a damp pile on the floor, but today was going to be much warmer! I’d need to be careful with… Continue reading Trail running the Fraycinet loop, Tasmania (Adventures down under 6)
The best diving in Australia?! Adventures Down Under part 5
Its not often that you come across a real ‘hidden gem’ like this one. There is a bit of a golden triangle with dive destinations, 1 quality of the diving i.e. is there awesome stuff to see? 2, number of divers visiting at one time, are you lining up with 10 other boats or are… Continue reading The best diving in Australia?! Adventures Down Under part 5
Adventures Down Under (part 4) Southwest Rocks Fish Rock Cave Dives
Continuing my travels North up the Australian East coast, I stopped off to dive at Southwest Rocks. This was my Northward point of my epic road trip in Australia, from then on it would be downward towards Tasmania. The reason I made the 500k trip North for the sole purpose of diving the site known… Continue reading Adventures Down Under (part 4) Southwest Rocks Fish Rock Cave Dives
Adventures down under part 3: Diving into the Pacific at Nelson Bay!
Though most of my content to date has been about running, I do in fact do more diving than running. I’ve been diving for about 10 years now and teach it during the summer at home. Most of my holidays in those years have either included a couple of dives or have been entirely devoted… Continue reading Adventures down under part 3: Diving into the Pacific at Nelson Bay!
Narrabeen Midnight Marathon 2020 (Adventures Down Under continued)
After getting an e-visa in time (apparently as I was let in), I promptly began with sleeping off the jet lag, followed by collecting the rental van. Then what… Ah yes, how about the 1st race of 2020? Excellent, the Narrabeen Midnight Marathon it is then! The event: The Midnight Marathon is really a side… Continue reading Narrabeen Midnight Marathon 2020 (Adventures Down Under continued)
Adventures Down Under (Australia travels)
I am lucky enough to have a job (dive instructor) where I get a long holiday during the cold UK winter. For the last several years I’ve gone on a jolly to warmer parts in search of sun and adventure! In the past I’ve been to Malaysia, Philippines, Japan ( snow ) and New Zealand.… Continue reading Adventures Down Under (Australia travels)
Fun Once Its Done 