Category: Family
Adventures (?) and activities with family members.
The colours in Chamonix, with the glorious low angled sunshine, are fantastic at this time a year. Also, a note for the future – alpinism at this time of year might be better than the traditional summer season? What is certain is (thanks to global warming?) the season is longer…
My mum and dad came to visit this weekend and as the forecast was reasonable (not raining) we decided to take a trip to Leighton Moss to check out the birds. Pete was excited, and then he realised we’d be looking at the feathered variety… At the feeding area we saw a variety of garden …
Walking near Derwent Water The weather wasn’t great, which seems to be the norm in this summer, but we were determined to get out and make the most of it. Andy and Angela had come to visit and I wanted to let them have a chance to see some great views, albeit through the Cumbrian …
700 years is a long time ...... we hadn't even started climbing then (well maybe Terry had). Anna and I visited Burgh by Sands where King Edward 1 died on 7th July 1307 for the anniversary commemorations. I wonder if he died because of the torrential downpour????
Pete flew back to Blighty this morning, so me, mum and dad went for a tourist trip by taking the train up to Montenvers for a closer look at the Mer de Glace. The train was ready to leave as we arrived at the station, so we jumped on and decided where the best views …
After the success of the short walk yesterday I decided it was time for my parents to experience more Alpinism. The weather was better and there were less clouds, so we took the lift up to Plan de l’Aiguille with the intention of strolling over to Lac Bleu for a picnic. There was more snow …
While the summer came to England, spring remained in Chamonix. Clouds kept the temperature cool, so we decided an all day adventure wasn’t what we wanted. After the obligatory late start to the day, croissant for breakfast, quick gear shopping (tho’ we really don’t need any more gear), and a leisurely lunch, we finaly decided …
Yeah – “We are family, I got all my sisters with me…” Well, that’s how the song goes, so me and Caroline made our way over to Bedfordshire to Saskia’s place for a weekend of sibling fun. Wine tasting, a huge pavlova, gossiping and Jonathan Ross on Friday night, and Nick’s golf on Saturday morning, …
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