Over the bank holiday weekend, we had gorgeous sunny weather and energy for a more significant walk than just around town. We decided to take an afternoon and hike up Crimpiau, near Capel Curig in Snowdonia. It’s only a 3.5-mile hike, so nothing too long, with a 275-meter ascent. I wouldn’t recommend this hike if … Continue reading Hiking up Crimpiau near Capel Curig
After waking up to a sunny, pleasant day, we decided to take advantage of the weather to go for a longer walk away from home. I miss some of my favorite walks in Snowdonia, but I’m not excited about all of the tourists who have started returning to the area and the resulting crowds I’ve … Continue reading Garreg Fawr Circular Walk in Llanfairfechan
I’m not planning to blog more than this once about the current Coronavirus situation. I figure everyone is exhausted just living through it — you don’t need to read a bunch about it, too. It’s also therapeutic to go through older photos of trips and hikes, to remember and blog about those experiences. I’ll try … Continue reading Expats on Lockdown
Since moving abroad, almost all of my travel in the US has been to see friends and family or for work trips. When we plan a fun trip just to go somewhere, it’s almost always to a new or favorite part of Europe. But a couple summers ago, I was on sabbatical from work and … Continue reading Camping in the Boundary Waters
I go to Manchester fairly frequently, and I have made a habit of wandering through the city when I’m there on a day off. If the weather is nice, I walk through new neighborhoods or on new routes through favorite neighborhoods. But regardless of the weather, I’m likely to make a stop at the Manchester … Continue reading Visiting the Manchester Art Gallery
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