Days 9-19 Phone frenzy

Days 9-19 Phone frenzy

Days 9-19 Phone frenzy So this travelogue has taken an unexpected turn with the death of Brian, my father-in-law and the continuing illness of his wife. This is going to be a decidedly quick and sketchy entry. The details are personal, really, and only of interest to...
Postcard #18 Peak District

Postcard #18 Peak District

Postcard #18 Peak District Shortly after Sheffield comes the Peak District. Another pretty part of the world. Quite hilly though. It’s just as well that I’m used to the hills in Hong Kong. Ah, the Peak District. Climbing, fresh air, greenery, big skies....
Day 9 – bouleversement

Day 9 – bouleversement

Day 9 – bouleversement The day started with parkrun and ended in sadness and frustration. I’ve been conflicted about whether to write about this at all. It’s the story of other people and belongs to them, so I must tread very carefully, tiptoeing...
Postcard #17 Sheffield

Postcard #17 Sheffield

Postcard #17 Sheffield Almost as an afterthought, I arrived in Sheffield on Saturday during my first parkrun of the decade.  For reasons that will become apparent, there has been a delay posting this one. I arrived in Sheffield last Saturday morning, delighted with...
Day 6 – a trip to town

Day 6 – a trip to town

Day 6 – a trip to town In which I venture into town. So far, I am loving being at home. It’s really difficult to explain to people who don’t feel such a strong pull but just pottering about, going for a run, hell, even booking a service visit for a...