We’re preparing for a trip to the US. As part of that we have to get a visa (or in our case, a visa waiver). After looking online I got a little annoyed that it looked like it was going to cost us in the region of £45 per person for an application (after the cost of everything else, this was just annoying!). Read the rest of this entry »

A family gathering meant that I had to spend a long weekend in York last weekend. Usually family gatherings are a little hit an miss but this weekend was amazing. A weekend of good food, great locations and ok company..! Read the rest of this entry »

Last week I set off with a group of friends up Beinn Na Lap (my first Monro). The idea was to do a hike then a spot of camping somewhere back along the way.

Getting to Beinn Na Lap

Reaching Beinn Na Lap is a bit of an ordeal but is worth the effort for the fantastic views and scenery. Setting off at 9am we drove up to Bridge of Orchy and waited for the train to Fort William. Read the rest of this entry »