And there we were – half way through the trek. We had a gentle breaking- in trek on Monday and a bit of an adventure of getting lost on Tuesday. It turned out the the following few days would test us to the limits…we would …
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VIDEO – My Great Wall of China Trek for Alzheimer’s Society
Charity Challenge Trek
Part 1 of My Trek: Badaling to Huanghuacheng
Let the Challenges Begin So the day I had been waiting and training for had finally arrived. Months of fundraising and prepping for the trek were over and it was time to fulfill the challenge I had signed up to do…No pressure, right? My adventure …
On the tourist trek of Beijing
This had to be one of my highlights to see the capital, its beautiful sights, to breathe in the culture and enjoy watching the hustle and bustle of the city. It has always been my dream to come to China and see its centuries-long heritage …
Challenge Part 1 – Completed
That’s it! Well, this is it… The last day before I set off to China. A fantastic day as I have reached my target! I feel over the moon and so determined to set my foot on the Wall. I thought it would be a …
Chasing Waterfalls
My county- Lancashire I am still in awe that I live in such a beautiful county… So many trails, hills and places to explore. And it is all within an hour drive in any direction you choose. I did mention before that I had never been …
London – through rain and sunshine
London – Again?! Gosh! Another weekend in London. I could get used to it or just move down there… I love this place. This time we travelled with our two kids to celebrate our friend’s (lovely Lisa) wedding. We chatted, drank lots of prosecco and …
Up and down the Nicky Nook
One hot Tuesday afternoon… Tuesday 16th August 2016. It was a hot, sunny day and we don’t get many of these in the north. I finished work a bit early and met my husband in his hometown of Garstang. There was another reason why this …
Once upon a hot weekend in London
Dr Samuel Johnson once wisely said: “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life”. This phrase resonates with me every time I go down to London. What is London going to surprise me with this time? Canary Wharf To be completely …
My Magical Home Town – Krakow
This week’s post is a bit different as it does not involve wearing my trekking gear, walking up any stairs or overall prepping for the trek. This week I am going to take you on a tour of my home town – Krakow in Poland. …
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