At around 11 o’clock each morning we hear the jingle jangle of goat bells on the hills above the garden. The goat herder spends all day walking them round the valley while they eat everything in their path so the trick is to not walk them over the same route until the scrub has had …
By popular demand here are a few stats from the journey so far: Total distance ridden: 8554kmNumber of countries visited: 23Nights in the tent: 83/141Coldest night in tent: -6cHighest altitude: 1,233mLongest day: 121km (Brighton to Felixstowe)Number of ferry journeys: 24Favourite country for biscuits: LatviaFavourite country for pastries: PolandFavourite country for bread: SerbiaMost expensive coffee: €4 …
Christmas in the UK is nothing if not predictable. We’re introduced to the idea that it’s on its way with a few hints around September with shops bringing in the odd bit of Christmas paraphernalia and bars and restaurants imploring us to make that Christmas party booking ‘NOW, BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!’. It creeps up …