Monthly Archives: April 2026

We decided to skip the formal walks today as the rain would be continuous and the mud even more so especially on slippery cliffs. Sharon says “as much as we like them.” High on the list is the pencil museum. … Continue reading →

Sharon and I went on different walks today. Jeff’s walk was outstanding. Surfaces fine, no rain, mild temperature. Group includes: Pesticide biologist, civil servant UK government stiles (the kind that allow crossing between fields), landscape rights of way administrator Speech … Continue reading →

First, a clarification from yesterday: The spelling KEEPT is used for counting, in English we generally use kept. As an interesting sidenote I found out that they count the sheep using Cumbrian dialect numbers not English. There are problems in … Continue reading →

Similar windy, cold, and wet forecast. Only two occurred. Coach to start and the three levels of hike split off. Very windy as we climbed 25 to 30% grades with Rocky ground. Two poles walking for me, one for Sharon. … Continue reading →

Woke to rain and cold and lots of rain. 39°. Reasonable start time at 9:45 and 10 AM. Three levels of hikes offered. Jeff did middle level. Sharon did alleged 4 mile (5.5 on watch). During dinner found out that … Continue reading →

Taxi ride to meeting. Driver, Nigerian, says war only impacts gas prices. His family in Nigeria not much affected as everything there is a total mess: no electricity or water. Corruption. House has ground well and diesel generator. Road Scholar … Continue reading →

Slept until noon again. Maybe jet lag? Walked along the Ring Road over to the Chetham library and pass this interesting place for breakfast, but it’s actually 1:30 in the afternoon Brunchfast included a proper porridge and very bad hair … Continue reading →

The blog was published last night UK time, but for some reason, did not get distributed by email. Jet lag: we slept until almost noon Heat wave continues: Manchester at 70F. If you walk through that archway now, you’ll find … Continue reading →

We start with a few days in Manchester, followed by a hiking trip in the areas pictured, London for a while, the Queen Mary 2 to NYC and onto RI. Easy flight. I rarely watch movies but I wanted to … Continue reading →