When I spoke to Bev in 2020, she was in Cheltenham dreaming of the French sunshine she enjoyed during three months in the Alps in France for the first lockdown. This time, as she comes on screen, I can see she's in her motor-home with sun streaming in the windows. This time though, it's Spanish … Continue reading Spanish sunshine
Author: Paps
I love running, writing, travel and adventure. I'll give anything a go once, and am always up for a laugh.
Coming back to it all
James comes into view and I don't recognise the background. I try to picture where he is in his flat but I can't, and it distracts me slightly. I know he hasn't moved since I left Cheltenham, but maybe he's not in his house. I make a mental note to ask him when we're done, … Continue reading Coming back to it all
Hiatus
Jeez it's been AGES since I last wrote anything. I took my laptop away on holiday with me, thinking I might get a quiet five minutes here and there, but nope. I either didn't get the chance, or I didn't fancy it. What I did do though, was read, a LOT. Oh, I ploughed through … Continue reading Hiatus
My 40th year – December (month #8)
I first met Vix when we ran around London together about 5 years or so ago, dressed as colours of a rubik's cube completing random challenges. It was an odd, but hugely fun, way to meet and we've been connected on social media since then. Over the last few years I've enjoyed following as she's … Continue reading My 40th year – December (month #8)
My 40th year – November (month #7)
These past few months have been pretty intense and my main focus has mainly been on just trying to keep afloat and keep a handle on everything that's been going on. There's been little time or energy for much else, but over the last month things feel like they've started to settle a little bit, … Continue reading My 40th year – November (month #7)
4 years in Aotearoa New Zealand (and counting)
I got reminded of my kiwi-versary today, by the first friend I made when moving here. She must have noted it down at some point, because she congratulates me every year. It's not a date I have in my own calendar, or really plan on marking, but when I think about it, it's a pretty … Continue reading 4 years in Aotearoa New Zealand (and counting)
Memories
I got round to watching a video tonight that Helen, my biking buddy, had sent me a while ago. It was a traveller's documentary about Patagonia, that, after about 9 minutes in, showed their experiences hitchhiking the Carretera Austral. Me and Helen biked this road back in early 2017, and I spent 20 minutes lost … Continue reading Memories
My 40th Year – October (month #6)
Month 6 means it's halfway through my 40th year and I'm sat thinking 'what the fuck?' It's a cliche, but time really is flying. It's nearly the end of October and I couldn't even tell you what I've done these past few weeks. Blink and I've missed them. Back on my birthday in April I … Continue reading My 40th Year – October (month #6)
Talk it out
Over the last few weeks, after sharing how I've been feeling, I've had so many people get in touch. It's been wonderful, but a little overwhelming. Most messages had something in common: "if you want to talk, you know where I am", or "here if you need to talk". Ironically that's something I don't really … Continue reading Talk it out