Snowdonia: Plas Y Brenin and Mountains on a Frosty Morning
It’s that time of the year again and I’d like to take the opportunity to thank all of my readers for their support over the last year. I’m not sure why you keep coming back but you’re more than just company; you provide the inspiration to keep going.
I hope you get a chance to get out into the hills or the countryside over the holiday. Here in the UK it is a real winter for once, cold, crisp yet sunny days. Just the weather for wrapping up warm and going outside.
Most years I end up in Snowdonia at this time of the year. But this year I shall be swapping the pleasures of winter camping — and to be fair the warm, cozy, room at the Bry Tyrch Hotel — for the rather unusual surroundings of Brasil and the Cocabanoa Beach. THe hardest walking I’m likely to be doing is to struggle down to the nearest bar. I shall take my laptop with me and, who knows, some blogy inspiration might appear.
I shall be back in early January no doubt keen to hit the hills again, dust off the bike, and get fit for the walking season.
Here’s wishing you all the best for the year to come. Maybe we’ll meet somewhere out there on the trail. And if you fancy a walk somewhere — don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Andy.
PS. I’ve stopped buying Christmas Cards these days. I do make a donation to (what I think) is a good cause.
This year’s cause is Music for Hope set up by Birmingham musician Katherine Rogers to support community music development and teaching in Bajo Lempa, El Salvador, in the aftermath of the brutal civil war of the early 80′s. Sadly, while things improved in the country for a while, the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) has led to the further impoverishment of many poor people in El Salvador and elsewhere in the continent.
Yule tidings, Andy. Enjoy Brazil and the sun, I am sure its going to be a splendid trip.
Thanks Hendrik. I’d rather be in my tent
andy happy xmas and happy new year hope to see you in scotland in may
And a happy Christmas to you, Andy.
Think of me when you get to the Leme end of Copacabana. I lived in an apartment overlooking the beach there for a couple of years. Happy days!Boa sorte!
Happy holidays Andy and have a good Xmas and happy new year.
Enjoy Brasil and Rio if you get a chance pop into the cafe jobi in leblon amazing place to while away a few hours and great food and caiprhinas.
feliz natal
It is a good photo!
Must catch up in he new year Jen – before the Challenge.
Staying around the corner from your cafe Mike! I’ll take a photo!
Have a great Christmas Andy all the best for 2010 Cheers
Enjoy the warmth! Happy New Year to you and to Kate. Hope we can meet up again in 2010.