Munzee Town Trails

What on earth is she on about now?  Good question my friend. Munzee is described as a next generation global scavenger hunt. Using GPS you track down game pieces hidden by other players. Once found you scan the game piece, usually a sticker, using QR code technology and the Munzee app on your smart phone.   I discovered it about a week after I started … Continue reading Munzee Town Trails

Wild camping with children. Wicken Fen.

   I love the idea of wild camping. Sneaking around in the wild, finding the right spot to set up camp.  A night spent under the stars with your sleeping mat, sleeping and bivvy bag. Leaving at sun rise without a trace that you were ever there. Factor in that unless you have permission you aren’t meant to be there and it becomes really exciting!  … Continue reading Wild camping with children. Wicken Fen.

All for Isabelle. The story of Petals In The Park.

I’m going off-topic today. Taking my blog out of its comfort zone. A post that is difficult to write and possibly the same to read. I’m sorry. Yet I am not. Today I’m talking about a friend. A special one. She even has a name! My friend Amelia. We met many years ago when we were 16, at college in Cambridge. We’ve been friends ever … Continue reading All for Isabelle. The story of Petals In The Park.

Walking the Stour Valley Path. Newmarket to Clare

The Stour Valley Path, a 60 mile route that follows the valley sides of the River Stour through the Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire countryside.  Split into 10 sections of varying lengths, because 60 miles isn’t exactly a casual Sunday afternoon stroll.  With the Shotley challenge (if you’ve missed the news I’ve misguidedly signed up to walk 53 miles in 21 hours.) fast approaching we needed … Continue reading Walking the Stour Valley Path. Newmarket to Clare