Adventures
2023 Italian Dolomites
Family Trip To The Dolomites
In 2023 we took our campervan to the Italian Dolomites to have a family holiday. It was so nice to have a family
holiday which we had not been able to have due to family commitments and that pesky covid 19. We visited most of
the “touristy” areas in the Trentino – south Tyrol region before driving back into the south of France before
returning home. While we were in Italy we went on several treks at the Alp Du Susie, Cinque Torri, Lago di Brais,
Seseda and the Tr Cime di Lavaredo. For me the Cinque Torri and Tre Cime di Lavaredo were the best locations in
this region. The breath taking landscape just kept me in awe. While heading to France we spent the night at a lovely
vineyard, Poggio delle Grazie I can honestly say their wine and olive oil was the best I have ever tasted.
This family run business is well worth a visit if visiting the area.
Once we got to France we decided to head for Sant Tropaz dreaming of lying on a sunny beach for a few days but
not thinking Hamish (our dog) would not be allowed on the beach. Still we were still able to have a present couple
of days visiting Sant Tropaz and Port Grimaud before driving home.
2019 Camino De Finisterre
Camino De Finisterre Trek
In 2019 after completing the Camino De Santiago my wife and I decided to push on to Finisterre. This Camino was
every bit as enjoyable as the Camino de Santiago and I feel finished off the trip in the best way.
Another nice thing that occurred on this Camino was a few of the people we met on the Camino de Santiago also
continued to Finisterre and so we all met up and had one last meal and a few drinks together before we returned
to our home countries.
2019 Camino De Santiago Primitivo Route
Camino De Santiago Trek Via The Primitivo Route
In 2019 my wife and I decided to walk the Camino de Santiago via the Primitivo. This was an awesome experience
and on a personal note this trip was really important to me as I was going through a complex time in my personal
life and this trek allowed me to have time to reflect, meet some awesome people and see a part of the world I had
not seen before. The vision of walking in amazing Spanish sun every day was rudely interrupted by two days of
heavy rain, thankfully being a Scotsman well accustomed to rain this did not put too much of a dampener on things.
The Camino for me was an awesome experience and has left a lasting impression on my life.
2018 Hong Kong
Trip To Hong Kong
In 2018 on an impulse my wife and I booked to visit Hong Kong and visit my brother in lay who at that time lived
in Macau. Hong Kong City was very interesting architecturally and I would visit again purely to marvel at the
temples. I’m not sure how I feel about all the shops selling traditional Chinese medicines as most of what has
hanging up originated from an endangered animal species although I respect that it is part of their culture.
We also went on a trek to the Tian Tan Buddha passing the summit of Lantau which was great as it avoided the
crowds of people taking the gondola to the Buddha. We also did several other treks around the Aberdeen and
Pok Fu Lam regions.
Macau Is not just Asia’s answer to Las Vagas but it too has some nice treks that
2017 Monselice & Venice
Trip to Monselice & Venice
In 2018 this trip was very much a case of while we were attending a wedding in Monselice we thought we would visit Venice. I had heard very mixed reports of Venice and for me it was a nice city and well worth a visit (out of the tourist season). It is one of those cities where it is nice to wander up and down the narrow streets and just take in the culture.
And yes I did wear my Kilt to the wedding!
2017 Goa
Honeymoon In Goa
In 2017 my wife and I went to Goa with for our honeymoon, Goa was like no other country I have been in and a different mindset had to be quickly adopted. This holiday was a mixture of relaxing and adventure splitting our time between our hotel and day excursions to spice farms and areas of natural beauty. As previously stated, a different mindset had to be quickly adopted and I truly believe failure to adopt the Goan mindset would result in injury. For example, when crossing the road at a crossing the traffic does not stop it merely slows down and drives around you as you walk across the road. Additionally, although we were staying in a five star luxury hotel “light” electric shocks from power outlets were not infrequent and to be sitting having your breakfast while a member of staff sprayed an insecticide around the edges of the dining area were just a few of the things we grew to accept as normal. Madness aside Goa is a truly beautiful country and the people are very welcoming I hope to return one day to explore more of the secluded bays in the south of Goa.
2011 Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro Trek
My Trek up Kilimanjaro was as a fundraiser for a cancer charity in memory of my grandmother who died the previous year. I really enjoyed this trek and I met people who I still keep inContact with to this day.