Today was the final leg of our trek across England following Hadrian’s Wall. It did not disappoint, remaining consistent with some of the highlights from previous days while adding a few fun and interesting variations. At 16.7 miles, it was our longest day and it hurt less than others, suggesting we found our trail legs,Continue reading “HWP Day 8: Carlisle to Bowness-on-Solway”
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HWP Day 7: Brampton to Carlisle
Today was different and not recommended for other HWP walkers. Our dilemma was how to return to the HWP from the Scotch Arms Mews in Brampton. We had walked off-trail from Haytongate the previous day to get to Brampton. There were a few options. One was to get a taxi back to Haytongate. This wouldContinue reading “HWP Day 7: Brampton to Carlisle”
HWP Day 6: Haltwhistle / Greenhead to Brampton
A rainy start was a bit of a dampener until we had a fine stop at Birdoswald, but not at the museum. The day had more pieces of wall than I was expecting and it was a fine stroll through the English countryside. The side trip to Brampton brought some pleasant and less pleasant surprises.Continue reading “HWP Day 6: Haltwhistle / Greenhead to Brampton”
HWP Day 5: Twice Brewed to Greenhead / Haltwhistle
Today was full of unexpected pleasures. The weather forecast had been a depressing amount of mist and heavy rain but the weather set a great mood. While there was plenty of climbing, our feet did not ache much at the end of the day and we enjoyed plenty of solitude hiking along a ridge. AContinue reading “HWP Day 5: Twice Brewed to Greenhead / Haltwhistle”
HWP Day 4: Chollerford / Humshaugh to Twice Brewed
The guidebooks suggest that this day and the next are the best days, and today did not disappoint. There was plenty of wall, even more ditch, some fun with cows, and some great views but you have to work for it. This is the day you start to feel you are walking along Hadrian’s Wall.Continue reading “HWP Day 4: Chollerford / Humshaugh to Twice Brewed”
HWP Day 3: Heddon to Chollerford / Humshaugh
Today reminded us why we come back to England to go walking – the countryside. We loved the friendly sheep and the very friendly horse. We gave space to the cows and the bulls let us know we weren’t welcome. The blackberries are great for eating in September, but there’s always a stinging nettle thatContinue reading “HWP Day 3: Heddon to Chollerford / Humshaugh”
HWP Day 2: Newcastle to Heddon-on-Wall / Wylam
The lack of wall on today’s stretch is replaced by a journey through time. The Romans started building the wall in 122 and they left Britannia in about 410 when Barbarians were attacking Rome. The church in Heddon dates from 650. Newcastle castle goes back to 1080. The friars at last night’s restaurant established theirContinue reading “HWP Day 2: Newcastle to Heddon-on-Wall / Wylam”
HWP Day 1: Segedunum to Newcastle
While our Hadrian’s Wall Path itinerary from Macs Adventures has us walking from Segedunum to Heddon in one long 17+ mile day, we arrived in Newcastle a day early to split the first walking day into two and see a bit of Newcastle while fighting the jet lag. Yesterday evening’s gentle stroll took us acrossContinue reading “HWP Day 1: Segedunum to Newcastle”
Introduction to Hadrian’s Wall Path and Our Plan to Walk It
At the beginning of this year, Janet and I were hungry to complete another multiday hike in England, but it’s difficult to choose as there are many options. There are fifteen national trails, but this list does not include either England’s Coast to Coast or Scotland. Trailblazer and Cicerone publish many walking trail guidebooks. SeveralContinue reading “Introduction to Hadrian’s Wall Path and Our Plan to Walk It”
Three Nights in Colorado’s Gore Range
Samuel and I were hungry for an adventurous backpacking trip. It had been a couple of years since we had completed Arkansas’s Eagle Rock Loop and three years since the epic Collegiate Loop on the Colorado and Continental Divide Trails. Samuel had spent his first year in college living in Golden, on the Western outskirtsContinue reading “Three Nights in Colorado’s Gore Range”
Hiking the Solamere Trail in Park City, Utah
As we were in Park City for a wedding, a hike was in order. One family member had some sore chest muscles which is a symptom of altitude sickness (AMS) which suggested the Blood Lakes Trail at over 10,000 ft was unwise. The Solamere Trail, just north of the St Regis, seemed appropriate at 2.6Continue reading “Hiking the Solamere Trail in Park City, Utah”
Golden’s Clear Creek Canyon Park
During our trip to help Samuel prepare his apartment for his second year at the Colorado School of Mines, we’ve finally been able to do some exploring! Earlier in the week we’d visited our friend Martin in Breckenridge who took us up a chair lift for a very cool hike, and yesterday, we used aContinue reading “Golden’s Clear Creek Canyon Park”
A PhD in Bible Exposition at Liberty University
TL;DR: I completed a master’s in theological studies and a PhD in Bible Exposition over four years at Liberty University. The post below outlines the timeline, shares my experiences, and makes some recommendations. I recently completed my PhD, and perhaps the lack of writing assignments has caused me to blog more! In this instance, IContinue reading “A PhD in Bible Exposition at Liberty University”
Organizing A High School Theatre’s Wardrobe – Part 2
It’s almost a year since I penned “part 1” of our journey organizing “The Warehouse” for our high school’s theatre department. Now that we have completed the project as best as we were able to, and learned some essential lessons, I am writing the follow up with reflections and lessons learned. If you are readingContinue reading “Organizing A High School Theatre’s Wardrobe – Part 2”
Samuel and Kylie’s Alaska Cruise
On this trip, I went on a cruise with Kylie and her family to Alaska on the Norwegian Bliss! Leaving port from Seattle and visiting the southeast portion of Alaska, such as Sitka, Juneau, Icy Strait Point, and Ketchikan including a short stop in Canada. It was an 8 day cruise including the send offContinue reading “Samuel and Kylie’s Alaska Cruise”
Remembering D Day
On 6th June 1944 when I was cycling along the Bath Road, near Hounslow, with a big field of cabbages on my left, little did I realise that in the future that site would become Heathrow Airport. As I cycled, hundreds of aircraft, all towing gliders, flew overhead going southeastwards. Little did I realise thatContinue reading “Remembering D Day”
Tennessee – Summary and Reflection
Visiting Tennessee was on our list-to-visit as it’s a potential move-to destination. Bailey visited with some of her friends earlier in 2024 and her inspiration was the foundation for much of Janet’s planning. Bailey made a PowerPoint showing us an itinerary to give us an idea what we could do. Janet got everyone to identifyContinue reading “Tennessee – Summary and Reflection”
TN Days 10 & 11 – Good Bye Nashville Until Next Time
Our final day in Nashville was just some chill visiting. We went to a fine Farmer’s Market, which I forgot to photograph… The girls loved browsing the stalls, with not too much buying! Then we headed to check out the TN State Capitol and a Parthenon replica. We spent the afternoon playing dominoes and BaileyContinue reading “TN Days 10 & 11 – Good Bye Nashville Until Next Time”
TN Day 9 – Horses and a Sunset
Today was about riding horses at the Natchez Trace Trailrides, about an hour Southwest of our house, back toward Franklin. But first we grabbed a quick breakfast on the way at a fine little eatery called Frothy Monkey. Having arrived at the horse farm early, we got plenty of time to hang around with otherContinue reading “TN Day 9 – Horses and a Sunset”
TN Day 8 – Goo Goo and The Grand Ole Opry
After some fine sausage and cream cheese bars for breakfast courtesy of Kylie and Samuel, it was off for our chocolate making experience with the Goo Goo Chocolate Company. Located just off Broadway and opposite the Johnny Cash museum at its original location, Goo Goo have been making their clusters since 1912. Their claim toContinue reading “TN Day 8 – Goo Goo and The Grand Ole Opry”
The Adventures of the Cajunlimeys 