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”
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Retrospective thoughts… 7 Mar 2024
A long gap since my last post as I’ve been preoccupied with a busy time at work, and my second trip of the year! I am continuing in chronological order, hence there will be a series of ‘Retrospective’ posts until I catch up… Last night was the final wild camp and even though the massiveContinue reading “Retrospective thoughts… 7 Mar 2024”
Today’s thoughts… 6 Mar 2024
After a more comfortable night’s sleep we got ready for the 15km or so hike to our final night of wild camping. Today we had a few sites to visit, starting with another rock bridge called Um Fruth which is the bridge you will see if you go on a day jeep tour. Luckily forContinue reading “Today’s thoughts… 6 Mar 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)”
Today’s thoughts… 4 Mar 2024 (part 1)
Sunrise… the dawn of a beautiful day in the desert. A moment of calm before the start of a long hike in the rugged landscape of Wadi Rum. I’m really not a morning person and love my lay-ins but when there is a landscape as amazing as this outside your door, getting up early andContinue reading “Today’s thoughts… 4 Mar 2024 (part 1)”
Today’s thoughts… 3 Mar 2024
My first adventure of the year is finally here! Arrived safely last night and after a few hours sleep I met my fellow Exodus Travels companions and guide, and then we were off to the Wadi Rum to start a five-day trek. Wadi Rum is a protected area of desert, featuring rock mountains known asContinue reading “Today’s thoughts… 3 Mar 2024”
Today’s thoughts… 27 Feb 2024
I am excited to bring you today’s blog as there is only three days left until my first trip of the year! I leave on Saturday to fly to Amman in Jordan and on Sunday will start a trek through Wadi Rum, wild camping at night, finishing in Petra next Friday. For any would-be burglars:Continue reading “Today’s thoughts… 27 Feb 2024”
Today’s thoughts… 18 Feb 2024
A bit behind with my blog as last week I was baking a special cake, which will be revealed in my next post! Today I’m sharing my thoughts about last weekend when I went to visit my younger niece, Emily. She is the one I am doing the fitness challenge with, and it was greatContinue reading “Today’s thoughts… 18 Feb 2024”
Today’s thoughts… 10 Feb 2024
Today’s thoughts can be summed up in two words: Extremely Wet! I needed to do some extra steps this weekend to make it to my 70,000 and planned for a long walk, but hadn’t realised quite how much rain there would be. When I reached this ginormous puddle I did wonder what the heck IContinue reading “Today’s thoughts… 10 Feb 2024”
Elizabeth Mooney 