Wizard SteveAug 29, 20233 min readTowns & VillagesReturn to ChilhamMy journey had been unexpectedly interrupted. I was now way back on the Isle of Thanet in northeast Kent, right back where I was last...
Wizard SteveJul 10, 20234 min readSouth DownsReturn to Thanet, part 2 - Return to Devil’s DykeI assumed that time was going to be limited. I fully expected to be told that the funeral was going to take place in a week or so. With...
Wizard SteveJun 25, 20234 min readHills & ValleysBlack DownSince reaching the common land, I had seen the dark hill to the West. It was now time to head up onto it. I merely had to cross the main...
Wizard SteveApr 30, 20232 min readWoodlandOldbury HillThe route I took when leaving the car park was dictated by the fact that turning left to return the way we had come was not possible. I...
Wizard SteveApr 29, 20233 min readAncient MonumentsColdrumAlong with the shopping voucher, I also received a voucher for £40. The redeeming instructions stated that I needed to go to any outlet...
Wizard SteveApr 25, 20232 min readNorth DownsBurham Down and CommonA second sunny day prompted me to go for another walk. This time, I went in the opposite direction, up through the woods of Burham Down...
Wizard SteveApr 21, 20232 min readMarshesBurham MarshOne evening, as I stepped out of my door, the shelf on the door suddenly gave way. As it did so, I tumbled out and scraped my legs as...
Wizard SteveApr 10, 20235 min readTowns & VillagesThe generosity of the people of BurhamBurham nestles under Burham Down, overlooking the River Medway and Burham Marsh at Snodland. The Pilgrims' Way runs through the village....
Wizard SteveMar 24, 20233 min readThe TruckA nightmare night-time jauntIt was clear that I had to get off of the hill. I was also aware that it would likely be a bit of a mission. Michael and I had researched...
Wizard SteveMar 21, 20235 min readAncient MonumentsKits CotyIn the morning, I tacked down. I had been boxed in for most of the days, so as soon as it was clear, I moved forward, filling the space...
Wizard SteveMar 14, 20235 min readWoodlandKing’s WoodOnce I’d made up my mind that I was moving on, I concentrated on getting ready for the off. I said my farewells to all. Some tried to...
Wizard SteveMar 8, 20232 min readHousesA misty morning walkBefore heading on, I thought that it would be a good idea to go for a walk. With all the recent back problems, I thought a short walk...
Wizard SteveMar 4, 20235 min readFriends & FamilyTime to get back on the roadA bloke called Andrew pulled up one evening. I had met him before, when he pulled into the car park on the other side of the village. He...
Wizard SteveFeb 9, 20235 min readNorth Downs WayMountain StreetOnce the caravan was secured on the trailer, I had just a couple of little jobs to do before I was happy that my home could be moved...
Wizard SteveDec 23, 20222 min readNorth DownsJulliberrie DownsWith everything that was (not) happening, I thought that I would go for a walk. There are a few walks in the area, especially with both...
Wizard SteveNov 7, 20222 min readWoodlandPerry Wood, part 2The evening was quite rowdy with young folk running about in the woods. They were no bother, though. It was fascinating hearing their...
Wizard SteveNov 6, 20222 min readWoodlandPerry Wood, part 1Getting to Perry Wood was interesting! I turned out of the car park and headed back the way I’d come in. I then continued on to Tyler...
Wizard SteveOct 16, 20223 min readTowns & VillagesBarhamI got sidetracked one more day at the campsite with mixing up medicinal herbs. I was also rinsing through my stash of emergency firewood....
Wizard SteveOct 12, 20224 min readHills & ValleysElham ValleyIt continued to rain all morning as we joined the B-road East, through Lympne to the A20 and over the M20 motorway. I then picked up the...