Today’s thoughts… 22 May 2024

Having not posted much in March and April (due to being really busy!), I have a number of blog posts in the wings. I’ve been meaning to chat about another of my ‘hobbies’ which emerged out of lockdown. I probably shouldn’t say it, but I know that others had similar feelings, that when lockdown startedContinue reading “Today’s thoughts… 22 May 2024”

Today’s thoughts… 5 Mar 2024

After a cold night (note to self to wear at least 3 layers and a hat) and breakfast – boiled eggs, pitta bread and rehydrated yoghurt which was yummy mixed with fig jam 😊 – we set off on a scramble. I’ve never really done scrambling before and this one was quite challenging for aContinue reading “Today’s thoughts… 5 Mar 2024”

Today’s thoughts… 4 Mar 2024 (part 2)

One of the reasons I decided to do this trek, as opposed to going on a ‘highlights of Jordan’ tour is that I really wanted to spend time in the landscape and interact with the local people. Our desert team have been brilliant so far, waiting for us in a shady canyon for elevenses –Continue reading “Today’s thoughts… 4 Mar 2024 (part 2)”