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”
Tag Archives: trekking
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… 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”
Today’s thoughts… 1 Feb 2024
A huge thank you to everyone who got in touch yesterday. I have had a relaxing evening, and time to take on the feedback and think about the way forward for my blog. I’ve decided to rename my posts to ‘Today’s thoughts…’ and then I’m not bound to do it either daily or weekly. OneContinue reading “Today’s thoughts… 1 Feb 2024”
Daily thoughts… Day 18 of 366
It was a balmy -5 degrees on my drive this morning as I was attempting to thaw the ice on the outside AND inside of my windscreen. I had got up at the crack of dawn to get the early train but the thawing took longer than expected and I had the pleasure of sittingContinue reading “Daily thoughts… Day 18 of 366”
Elizabeth Mooney 