Tales from a down-shifted family
- Making the most of modest means
After a busy couple of weeks with a trip to Fuerteventura and then a week at a conference with work, the spring garden was looking a little overwhelming. Things—namely the goosegrass, dandelions, and stinging nettles—were getting out of hand, and I’d yet to get Hector, our robot lawnmower, up and running. Robot Mowers Harriet, the...
Day 6 – Surfing Today we had a surf lesson planned. I wasn’t sure if it would be any good or not. I was hoping that Anna would enjoy it, catch a few waves, and finally understand what it’s all about. But as a surfer of 40+ years, I wasn’t sure how it would be...
Day 4 – Windsurfing Our planned stargazing trip for the evening was postponed due to a forecast of high winds. I’d already noticed the forecast, and with so many wing-foilers, windsurfers, and kite-surfers out on the water, I felt the need to take advantage of the conditions for some wind-based watersports fun. Since we’d been...
Our afternoon itinerary featured an e-bike tour, so we spent the morning exploring the coast and dunes, heading towards Flag Beach in search of the windsurf centre—which we never actually found. Along the way we found some popcorn sands which are fossilised algae that form sand that looks like popcorn. These form from marine algae...
Dolphin Watching Journee had also arranged an itinerary of activities for us, and today’s plan was a dolphin and whale watching trip. The logistics of these excursions were well handled, with activity providers contacting us via WhatsApp with meeting details, times, and what to bring. We arrived at the harbour early, watching the surfers before...
Our mystery holiday courtesy of Journee was upon us. We didn’t open the envelope until we got to the airport, so we didn’t know for sure where we were going until that point. Our guesses, based on various clues and little giveaways, proved to be correct—we were headed to Fuerteventura. The whole mystery aspect and...
The weather last week was gorgeous – clear blue skies, light winds, and temperatures in the mid to high teens every day. Every day, that is, until Friday when I had a day off. Typically, Friday was forecast to be cloudy with light rain. I wasn’t going to let that stop me though. Despite having...
An active outdoor lifestyle is a cherished goal for many, but dental concerns can often create barriers to fully embracing this journey. Imagine preparing for a thrilling mountain hike or a peaceful day at the beach, only to be held back by worries about your teeth. Dental health is critical in overall comfort and enjoyment...
With spring in the air, I couldn’t resist a quick trip to the hills at the weekend. There are still plenty of Nuttalls on my to-do list, so it would have been rude not to bag a few while the sun was shining. Having tried to summit a few at the beginning of December, only...
What a lovely day today. Spring has finally sprung! The garden has another new shed as well, and there are lots of new gardening tools on the way. Hopefully, if I find the time, I’ll get the garden looking nice again. There’s certainly plenty of signs of life out there. The bees are busy, the...
Fitness / Technology / Triathlon
Fixing the Altimeter on my Garmin Forerunner 910XT
Monday, March 17th, 2014
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Hiking / The Welsh Nuttalls / Wales
Backbreaking but Beautiful: Nuttall Bagging in North Wales
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
