Author Archives: Stuart Fleming

About Stuart Fleming

Just a guy who likes to walk and write.

Adventure on hold

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

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 Stuart Fleming

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 Stuart Fleming

Our planet is bursting with beautiful, memorable sights…

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Intense rest is pretty intense

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

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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The doctor gets tough

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

If only my shin was as gorgeous as the Pudding Hill morning… instead I knew it needed rest so an SOS to Claire in Ashburton soon had me gorging myself on home baking and teaching Jonathon (Scout) and Jack (Cub) … Continue reading →

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Why I love my sponsors

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

I’ve been asked several times along my journey whether I managed to secure any sponsorship. Whilst I was unable to find a “here’s a tonne of cash” benefactor (and hence very appreciative of everyone who has pre-bought my book to … Continue reading →

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Crossed the Rakaia without getting wet!

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

After a hectic afternoon in Arthur’s Pass setting up an Indiegogo campaign to (fingers crossed!) garner some further donations to fill the I-need-to-eat-more fund, I beetled my way past Klondyke Corner to Bealey, arriving at the ever-so-cute Bealey Hut in … Continue reading →

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Arthurs Pass? Done!

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

I’m pleased to report there was no snow on top of Harper Pass, unlike Waiau Pass. Instead I enjoyed stunning sunshine as I walked up the valley to reach the top, and then down along the Taramakau River. The forecast … Continue reading →

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Crampons and ice-axe, anyone?

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

So much has happened since I last was able to post an update… here are the highlights: Got a ride to Christchurch with Nicky from Blenheim. Attended the Queen’s Scout Award presentation with the Governor General and a dozen very … Continue reading →

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South Island (+ Bluebridge) pics

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

Thought you might like to see some of the country I’ve been walking and people I’ve been meeting…  

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