Tagged: Kilimanjaro

Green knitted socks on feet against a light wooden background. The socks feature a ribbed and textured pattern.

Well-Travelled Socks

“Mum, I think I’m going to climb Mount Kilimanjaro next, what do you think?” It only seemed like five minutes since not so small daughter had moved all her stuff out to her university...

Sign at Machame Gate, Kilimanjaro National Park, with route distances and times. Surrounded by trees, under a clear blue sky.

Postcards from Tanzania

Hiya!  Not so small-daughter here again, feeling very lucky to have had the opportunity to have another trip to tell you about!  This August, I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro with my university in association with...

Backpacks, hiking boots, and an orange bag sit on a brown leather sofa and wooden floor.

Home again … and gone again!

Not so small daughter came home from Zanzibar ten days ago now – goodness, the time has flown! I drove down to Heathrow in the early hours of the morning to collect her as...

Updating …

Phew, it’s Tuesday again … I think my regular blog posting days have gone to pot a bit at the moment but as long as I’m still posting, eh?  It’s good for me to...

Clothes, hiking boots, trainers, backpack, toiletries, snacks, and a roll of toilet paper are spread on a red rug, suggesting a packing scene.

Saturday morning

Not so small daughter heads out to Tanzania next week for her Mount Kilimanjaro climb.  She’s very excited, I am … well, I’m excited for her but also a bit nervous as my girl...

A pile of four knitted socks on a wooden floor. Two are dark green with blue toes, and two are sage green. The socks appear cosy and handmade.

Starting the week

It’s Monday morning and the house is quiet.  The dog has had his breakfast and gone back to bed.  The cats are wandering about as I can hear the tinkle of collar bells.  Not...