Not a follow-up but in the same vein as his previously published ‘Fake History‘, Otto English turns his debunking searchlight on “heroes”. In ten chapters each devoted to one hero, he sets out to show that they are all deeply … Continue reading →
This is the second book in the collaboration between Dave Hutchinson and Adam Roberts which started with Hutchinson’s ‘Shelter’. The third title, Hutchinson’s ‘Sanctuary’ has just been published; I have not yet received my copy. I have nothing original to … Continue reading →
In ‘Shelter’, written after completion and publication of the ‘Fractured Europe‘ novels and with the strapline ‘Book One of the Aftermath’, Hutchinson returns to the setting of a post-apocalyptic world. However in this one there is no time distortion, there … Continue reading →
Matsuo Bashō was a 17th Century Japanese poet considered to be a master of the haiku, a traditional form of poem written in three sections of five, seven and five syllables. In his comprehensive introduction translator Yuasa traces the history … Continue reading →
Morwenstow to Bude 7 June 2023 Distance on Coast Path: 11.6km; ascent: 407m Total distance: 12.3km; ascent: 407m Walking time: 3h 31′ Total time: 5h 08′ (all stats to Bude lock gates) Overnight: Sea Jade Guest House In much better sprits … Continue reading →
Hartland Quay to Morwenstow 6 June 2023 Distance on Coast Path: 12.7km; ascent 655m Total distance: 13.4km; ascent: 655m Walking time: 3h 54′ Total time: 5h 00′ Overnight: The Bush Inn “If you know, you know”, goes the expression. It’s … Continue reading →
Clovelly to Hartland Quay 5 June 2023 Distance on Coast Path: 17.1km; ascent: 656m Total distance: 18.0km; ascent: 656m Walking time: 4h 41′ Total time: 7h 10′ Overnight: Hartland Quay Hotel Wherever you are on the trail, “It’s a great walk! It’s … Continue reading →
Westward Ho! to Clovelly Getting there: Rail strikes, so car to Bude, private drive parking via JustPark, buses from Bude to Westward Ho! Overnight: AirBnB on Atlantic Way 4 June 2023 Distance on Coast Path: 18.8km; ascent 617m Total distance: … Continue reading →
Instow to Westward Ho! 24 April 2023 Distance on Coast Path: 20.0km Total distance: 20.0km; ascent: 106m Walking time: 4h 27′ Total time: 6h 04′ Overnight: Yeo Dale Hotel, Barnstaple My phone pinged as I was getting ready for breakfast. … Continue reading →
(Braunton) Barnstaple to Instow 23 April 2023 Distance on Coast Path: 12.6km Total distance: 12.6km; ascent: 40m Walking time: 2h 38′ Total time: 4h 33′ Overnight: The Wayfarer Inn Walking towards Braunton along the dyke in the rain yesterday, head … Continue reading →
