Monthly Archives: May 2011

Adventure on hold

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

The decision has been made – I’m hanging up my walking shoes. It’s been a fascinating (which is a euphemism for: emotional, crappy, euphoric, tumultuous, frustrating) process of recuperation. Being on the sidelines waiting for my shin to recover has … Continue reading →

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Feet stop, mind races: help please!

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

Today is Day 16 not-walking. Well, I’m not bed-ridden but wearing a moonboot kills any chance of hiking 30km today. Or tomorrow. Dr Mel is quietly happy with my progress. She gave me some big words to describe my shin: … Continue reading →

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Pictures that make me smile

Posted on May 6, 2011 by

Our planet is bursting with beautiful, memorable sights…

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Intense rest is pretty intense

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

For a week I’ve been sporting this stylish ‘moonboot’ to restrict the flex in my right ankle and help me with “intense rest”. Doctor Mel at SportsMed, though impressed at how fast the severe swelling has gone down, has ordered … Continue reading →

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