Become one with the rain July 13, 2012johndburns I have decided to become one with the rain. No one told us here in the UK summer had been cancelled; they just [...]
I don’t need to diet, do I? July 12, 2012johndburns I took one look at myself in the photo and realised I’ve been eating my way to paradise, well an early grave at [...]
Arriving Nowhere July 9, 2012johndburns When I got off the ferry I thought there had been some mistake. The road simply ran into the sea and all I [...]
The trouble with trousers July 6, 2012johndburns The atmosphere at the shop counter is becoming noticeably tense. I’ve been here too long, I can tell. “That’s £1.50,” the shop [...]
Granny Walk 3 – Drumnadrochit July 2, 2012johndburns Drumnadrochit, around 13 miles from Inverness is a great place to take your granny. There’s a fine castle, even if it’s a bit [...]
Of Pies and Men June 30, 2012johndburns One of the great things about hill walking is that it is the perfect excuse to eat all the unhealthy food you want [...]
Always use protection June 29, 2012johndburns I’m on the final summit push, legs aching and the scorching sun searing my flesh and you know the most amazing thing…I’m in [...]
The Green Lochan – Granny walk number 2 June 27, 2012johndburns The approach to Ryvoan bothy, described in the above post, is another great granny walk. The walk to the green Lochan, you pass [...]
Dancing at the Lek June 26, 2012johndburns In May I visited a night club in the centre of the Cairngorm Mountains. I can hear the outcry now at the sacrilege [...]
The Lure of the Cairngorms June 17, 2012johndburns Had an amazing day in the Cairngorms a little while ago. On the 28th of January, my 57th birthday, I headed across the [...]