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
We are nearing a big milestone in our life in the UK: As of this Saturday, we will have lived here for 5 years! The 5-year mark means that we can now apply for indefinite leave to remain, i.e. settlement or permanent residence. (The ability to settle in the UK depends on a number of factors, … Continue reading Life in the UK
A couple years ago, my brother and sister-in-law came to visit and introduced me to the North Wales Pilgrim’s Way. I ended up walking two days with them, and it gave me the idea that I could walk more of it another time. I’m currently taking a sabbatical from work, giving me time to be … Continue reading North Wales Pilgrim’s Way: Rowen to Bardsey Island
I went to plug in my laptop charger in the outlet at the desk in my hotel room and discovered this frustrating design decision: My instinct in situations like this is to flip the charger upside down — sadly, this trick doesn’t work for UK outlets the way it does for US outlets. Thankfully the … Continue reading Hotel Room Design
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