Tag Archives: Sahara

In the Footsteps of Lions

Posted on 22nd January 2017 by onemillionbootsteps

The morning dawned. Our wake up call at 6:00am comes with tea/coffee and home made biscuits. Sitting on the deck overlooking a very beautiful scene, the sound of crickets, birds and the excitable baboons reminds us today’s walk is as … Continue reading →

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Ten day festive challenge

Posted on 25th December 2016 by onemillionbootsteps

So yesterday I began my ten day festive challenge. I am recovering from a bout of a nasty flu type virus which hits the head and the chest. It’s not pleasant and really takes the wind out of your sails. … Continue reading →

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Woman Down!

Posted on 7th December 2016 by onemillionbootsteps

So the plan is three days back to back with one good distance in the mix. Ten women with complex work and family balances would result in one “woman down” before we even got out of the starting blocks. But rest assured … Continue reading →

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Defeating the Dava

Posted on 29th October 2016 by onemillionbootsteps

The Dava Way has been the topic of walk conversations for a wee while now. It has cropped up in various guises, as a part walk, as a split (B&B or camp midway) option, even do it all in one day. Now … Continue reading →

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A Weekend at ‘Boot Camp’

Posted on 18th September 2016 by onemillionbootsteps

That’s me just home from two days with the Moray Women’s Aid Tartan trekkers. Staying at the RAF Highland Activities self catering facility Feshiebridge Lodge. I am calling it my boot camp. My company? Eight of my nine Sahara companions. … Continue reading →

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