Another day in Grasmere, another day in paradise. On many of the long-distance cycling or backpacking trips that I have done, rest days are often some of the most tiring. They represent a gap in a routine, that can be … Read More

In a truly relaxed fashion, the Royal Oak Hotel in Borrowdale had us waiting for breakfast until 8:00 AM, far later than I would wait to eat on any regular backpacking trip. It was well worth the wait, and it … Read More

Our first day on the Coast to Coast proved to be a diverse and gorgeous adventure. The day began with a wonderfully filling breakfast of muesli, veggie sausages, and other breakfast treats. Then, with full bellies, we set of for … Read More

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Today, my dad and I began our hike across England, starting in St. Bees on the coast of the Irish Sea and ending in Robin Hood’s on the North Sea. The trek will take us from the Lake District, through … Read More

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Disclaimer: The following text contains many assertions and statements that I am not qualified to make. I have been driving in the USA for about 8 years, but only spent a little time studying the reasons why our road systems … Read More

As with many aspects of life, it seems that this trip to England also has phases. For the first week, my Dad and I will be in Cornwall in the southwestern corner of England. We are staying in a wee … Read More