Milngavie to Drymen 12 miles We arrived in Glasgow last night around 6pm and checked into Motel One, a fine establishment right next to Glasgow Central station, with a New York vibe. Weird, yes, but friendly and comfortable. We went out in search of nosh to be greeted by a small gang of youngsters expounding the Glaswegian nocturnal lingo of ‘ heh use ya fockin barstewards’. We quickened our pace under the railway arches but soon realised, thankfully that t...

Well... this is a tad different to 7 years ago when I walked the Camino in Spain... No training ( well some ) No dog No send off No fund raising No hostels No frigin pandemic! ... but besides being older, less fit and still not knowing what the straps on my ruck sack are for, I’m still delighted and excited to be starting an adventure with my daughter Olivia, walking the West Highland Way. 100 miles approx from Milngavie ( just north of Glasgow) to Fort ...

I'd like to say a MASSIVE thank you to those who has made a donation to Feet First or might be making one in the next few weeks. Just ove £900 has been raised so far, which is incredible. The thought that so many have made the effort will really give me the courage to complete the 500 mile walk, even when my feet are killing me. I leave in a couple of days. All being well my next post will be from Spain on 'El Camino'. Thank You xxxxxx

Yesterday was a beautiful day... in so many ways! Not just the weather, but I realised something too and I haven't even started the philosphical rampage of 'El Camino': Life is full of 'what I call mistakes', but what you think might be a bummer at the time, could just turn out for the best. Let me explain. I was accompanied on this occasion by my long shanks of a' life partner' (a rare occurence, but welcomed). No this wasn't the mistake, but some might argue o...

I need to say a few words about Merlen. He is the most devoted dog that anyone could wish for and I adore him really even though I pretend not to. He just keeps on going mile after mile and never complains. His stick finding ability has become legendary within the hound fraternity.He doesn't seem to mind that I can't pick them up to throw them( q ruck sack ) he just continues to try his luck with each one he finds. I think he's secretly just having a laugh! Part...