Hiking Without Supervision

Tales from the trail (aka Senior Moments)

Caution! Some content may not be suitable for some adults (swear words), definitely not for children (really bad swear words).

  • Day 4, April 15: Uneventful with Flies

    The weather took a turn for the better, sun and a slight breeze. We walked along coastal parks, lots of beaches, and of course the inevitable up and down along the coast. I’m really surprised at the number of surfing beaches there are as well as the number of people in the water. It’s not Read more

  • Day 3, April 14: Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome

    Defeated! Thats’s what comes to mind for today. We were full of piss and vinegar, ready to get on with the trail and get some serious miles in. Breakfast was good with French press coffee (missing my DB), and the weather was supposed to be nice and great temps for hiking. Went to the post Read more

  • Day 2, April 13: Is Murder Illegal?

    April 12, 2023 Today started off with sunshine, cool, and slight breeze. Perfect hiking weather really. We weren’t 100% sure of the path but headed in the general direction. The first couple of miles were uphill, then through muddy trails in the trees, onto some awesome sandunes, and then finally the road. What I thought Read more

  • Day 1, April 12: The Hurricane

    What a trip so far.  The train down from Dundee to London was uneventful and I slept most of the way.  Took the tube from Kings Cross to Paddington and met Murray.  Had a Cornish pasty and a coffee in preparation for the next part of the journey.  The train to Plymouth was not too bad and somewhat empty Read more

About Me

Hiya! I’m Cathie and I love to walk and hike. I’m totally addicted to long miles, preferably in the sun. Whether it’s a few miles or hundreds of miles, I like to gear up, get out, and just go.

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