Monty
Following Monty’s journey through travel, adventures, and poetry.
Making memories and storing them for future generations.
Zakopane
A fantastic weekend in Zakopane, although weather was very hot and we had to take into consideration Monty, but that did not stop us from …
Wisla
A great weekend visting Wilsa Wisła (Polish: [ˈviswa] ; German: Weichsel; Czech: Visla) is a town in Cieszyn County, Silesian Voivodeship, southern Poland, with a …
Szczyrk
A day at Szczyrk to blow the cobwebs of working hard The town is a popular winter sports centre, with over 60 km of ski runs served by …
First Weekend Away
Back in September we made the move from UK to Poland, crossing France, Netherland, Belgium, Germany and finally Poland.After many weeks of getting things sorted, …
Warsaw
So after a while of working from home, I’m back in Warsaw for two days Work and shopping, a great mix
Return To Bournemouth
It’s back to Bournemouth for what I call a farewell trip. As plans are well in place for our move to Poland in September. Staying …
Mablethorpe
Well it’s been a while since I have posted on here. Although work commitments has hampered our adventure it has not stopped our travels. Dora …
North Wales
Well what a few weeks it’s been, not had time to blog and still on the road. So Llandudno and Prestatyn was our latest adventure, …
Lincoln Weekend
After staying at home during the week, we decided to venture out to Lincoln for the weekend. Although the weather was not like our previous …
New Forest & Dorset Your Part Three
The following day we catch a bus and head of to Wareham town with a stop fir the usual cuppa soaking up the sun. We …
New Forest & Dorset Your Part Two
Today was market day so it was extremely busy, so it was off to the Quay for a relaxing drink. Although not feeling too well …
New Forest & Dorset Tour Part One
We stayed at the New Forest Centenary campsite near Bransgore, and Sunday we cycled the 3.5 miles to Hinton Admiral station and got the train …
New Forest and Dorset
Well it’s that time again, motorhome packed and ready to go. Heading to the New Forest for a few days. First stop is overnight at …
Back at Swadlicote
Another weekend here in the National Forest, this time we have sunshine, and even the toilet block is now open. A nice walk and ice …
Bank Holiday Stafford Monday
Woke to a nice sunny morning, but alas it’s home time, how I wish we could stay longer So empty waste and filled with fresh …
Bank Holiday Stafford Sunday
What started out to be a chilly morning ended up being really nice a sunny, so breakfast and a pot of tea was served outside, …
Bank Holiday Stafford Saturday
Well the weather said hot and sunny, but outside my windows says otherwise. Cloudy and a touch of rain. I’m not allowing the weather to …
Bank Holiday Stafford
Well here we are again back on the road this time a Bank Holiday trip to Church Eaton, Stafford for what I hope will be …
Celebrating The Big 60 Day Ten
Well the final day, the short drive home, refuel, wash and fill with fresh water. The unpacking and sorting laundry with the day to day …
Celebrating The Big 60 Day Nine
Leaving a wet and dull Builth Wells and breaking up our homward journey, we stop at The Gate Inn, Tamworth Parking next to the canal …
Celebrating The Big 60 Day Seven & Eight
Leaving Llangollen we now head to Builth Wells, Mid Wales, taking in Bala, Dolgellau and a stop to see my old bungalow in Llanbrynmair. None …
Celebrating The Big 60 Day Six
Leaving Bewtys y Coed today, what a fantastic few days it’s been. Llangollen home of the International Eisteddfod, I remember back in the early 1990’s …
Celebrating The Big 60 Day Five
Well the moment I’ve been waiting for and the main reason for this trip. Today we headed off to Blaenau Ffestiniog for the Titan, Zip …
Celebrating The Big 60 Day Four
Today was ideal weather conditions for walking up Snowdon. Decided to take the Llanberis path, which is a total of 9 miles. The climb was …
Celebrating The Big 60 Day Three
A local day today here in Betwys y Coed, although we has scattered showers during the day, that did not stop us enjoying to day …
Celebrating The Big 60 Day Two
Up early to pack the food and any other things that we’ve forgotten to lack earlier. Start of the slow drive to Betws y Coed, …
Celebrating The Big 60 Day One
So today, Friday 14th May is the eve of my 60th birthday, a small party. The motorhome packed ready for Dora and my adventure, let’s …
Motorhome Trip – Stratford
So this weekend took a drive to Stratford on Avon. Campsite was good, weather was rubbish, so ended up just chilling.
Motorhome Trip – Swadlincote
May Day Bank Holiday weekend spent at the National Forest, Swadlincote, a composite I’ve been to many times and never get bored. Although we did …
Prostate Cancer UK Cycle Ride Day Twenty Six
Back at the end of March I decided, with no real thought or planning to cycle a total of 300 miles during April. Although based …
Prostate Cancer UK Cycle Ride Day Twenty Five
Today I decided than rather than take to even more hills, I would make my way back from Derbyshire to Hinckley to cycle. The journey …
Prostate Cancer UK Cycle Ride Day Twenty Four
Due to Rotarty I was unable to cycle and travelling to Dale Abbey, Derby meant no cycle ride for day twenty three So day twenty …
Prostate Cancer UK Cycle Ride Day Twenty One
Driving to work this morning, I was thinking (yes I know I should be concentrating on the road ahead) how the idea of 300 miles …
Prostate Cancer UK Cycle Ride Day Twenty
Yesterday (day nineteen) was a well earn rest day, time to recover from the trip over the weekend. Today I had doubts on whether I …
Prostate Cancer UK Cycle Ride Day Eighteen
What a glorious day, left Stamford campsite and headed off to Rutland Water, arrived early to get a good parking space. After a nice cuppa …
Prostate Cancer UK Cycle Ride Day Seventeen
Thought I would have a change if scenery this weekend, what with the glorious sunshine. So I decided to take my motorhome to Stamford. Today’s …
First Motorhome Trip 2021
First motorhome trip of 2021, just over an hours drive after work, arrived early evening in Stamford, grass pitch with hookup. Set up, watch TV …
Prostate Cancer UK Cycle Ride Day Fifteen
After having a well earned day off yesterday, today I was back on the saddle with a gentle nine miles. Funny as I think my …
Prostate Cancer UK Cycle Ride Day Thirteen
So the route I have been doing in the evening is becoming slightly easier and traffic was lighter than yesterday, although backside slightly sore, also …
Prostate Cancer UK Cycle Ride Day Twelve
Weather-wise it was quite nice, although it was a slightly windy, and an increase in traffic. Today was 9 miles, giving me a total of …
Prostate Cancer UK Cycle Ride Day Eleven
After yesterday’s 15 mile, I decided to take it slow and easy, so a quick 13 mile ride today. This puts me well past the …
Zipworld Forest Coaster
This was a fantastic activity, you do get three goes and well with it. Although there are signs warning yiu to brake, the carts brake …
Zipworld Swing
Another activity I did while in Wales was the swing. I did have acid reflux while on it, I did it but this is one …
Prostate Cancer UK Cycle Ride Day Ten
Cannot believe im on day ten of this challenge. It’s been harder than I imagined made worse by my catheter. I will try the halfway …
Zipworld Titan
I’m going to do this in May, to celebrate my 60th Birthday. (please wait for video to download)
Zip World Zipwire
June 2020, on a recent trip to Llanberis, I decided to try out the zip wire.Hearing aids out, travelling at over 100 miles an hour, …
Zip World Caves
Gosh, to think I did this in October 2020, although I have reservation about doing this, I’m pleased I did it – It’s not for …
Prostate Cancer UK Cycle Ride Day Nine
So a change a route today, although weather wise it was chilly and a bit of rain. Completed 13 miles and total to date 127 …
Prostate Cancer UK Cycle Ride Day Eight
After two days off, the cycle has been serviced, sadle raised and straightened and a clean bill of health I’ve been resting, taking antibiotics for …
