Good weather, bad weather, we had it all in Edinburgh as with all of Scotland. Heavy rain, cold and wind blasting down Princess street, sun shining through rain, sunshine and eating an ice cream in the gardens, a sunny warm ( by Scottish standard ) walk up Arthur’s Seat with a brisk breeze at the … Continue reading Weather in Edinburgh →

A wild and exhilarating ferry trip from Skye to Mallaig, spent up on the open observation deck watching waves and swell breaking over the ferry. A few days walking around Oban, a short pleasant kayak just out of the harbour, some of the best seafood I’ve eaten anywhere, a walk on Kerrera on a quick … Continue reading Thrilling journey to Mallaig, drizzly Oban & the banks of Loch Lomond →

Skye has been an experience, so wild and such changeable weather ! Rather than a guesthouse or hotel, we are staying in a beautiful self-catering house with a view over the Sound of Sweat, and that has been perfect for the rain storms we have had passing over us all day with the odd bit … Continue reading Stormy Skye →

A couple of lovely gentle days in mixed rain and sunshine based on Inverness. The city, and the Highlands, are much more touristed than I remember with so many more foreign languages heard. I’m not sure if that’s due to Outlander, that Top Gear promotion of the driving, cool climate tourism or a safe destination … Continue reading Inverness, Loch Ness and is there a monster ? →

Some images from the last couple of days, photos only as we’re just off to explore Inverness. More importantly, we’re off to find a gin & tonic after lots of driving and three very busy days. Stirling Castle Wallace Monument and the quirky Pineapple House The path to the top of Dumyat, and Culross Abbey, … Continue reading Lowland Scotland →

On a couple of cool but sunny late spring days Now for the train trip up to a colder Scotland, with a forecast of 90% chance of decent rain !

Just a quick one, as I sit at Victoria’s Station in London just before catching the train to East Croydon. A few days here, then up to Scotland for a couple of weeks of holiday, then Cornwall for a week. Then it’s back to moving home and adapting to Santos without the old Ningaloo Vision … Continue reading Travelling again →

It’s a strange feeling, knowing this is likely the last time I am ever on the old and rusty Ningaloo Vision, off the west coast of WA. This is my current view, while I wait for the helicopter briefing. It’s not gorgeous, or spectacular, but it’s the place that’s re-ignited my love of engineering. As … Continue reading Leaving a place →

Last trip to Ningaloo Vision, a holiday in the UK, coming back to changing my role in Santos although there’s a number of options being discussed, then almost immediately moving house. The different options for work may well involve extensive time interstate. I will need to remind myself to lean into the uncertainty rather than … Continue reading Changes →

Yes, still one of my favourite places, and views, a place for a gentle jog and stretch and sunset. Blessedly cool with a slight breeze, welcome autumn.