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”
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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… 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”
Daily thoughts… Day 19 of 366
I’ve been reflecting on my journey this week; tiring, but I learned a lot. Sometimes we push ourselves into new environments, and sometimes we get a little push and have to decide if we are going to sink or swim. And yes, I do feel that it is a choice – it is all toContinue reading “Daily thoughts… Day 19 of 366”
Daily thoughts… Day 16 of 366
A busy day today as our department is preparing for a 2-day Termly Increment (TI, or for those of you familiar with Agile – PI) planning session starting tomorrow. More on that subject over the next two days I’m sure! Our Director sent out his newsletter today and what he had to say about ChatGPTContinue reading “Daily thoughts… Day 16 of 366”