Nat's Kitchen
Travel Blogs from Buxton
Day 10
... But it's gradually become more natural to speak English again. As for getting up to speed with new words and phrases, I think the only one I'll take with me is "pop-up shop" (in my day, we just called it a market and weren't too fussy about whether it was temporary or permanent). Seems to be popping up all over the shop (sigh). Oh, and maybe a less savoury one that my old uni friend taught me but that I think I'll have to censor here. Although ...
Airports and aeroplanes
... I keep having to double take at people. I need sleep. I walk up to my departure gate a few hours early to discover the chairs up there don't have arm rests so I can lay out across them :-) why did I not walk up here sooner?! I manage about an hour laid down with my eyes shut(almost sleep but not quite). I've been in Hong Kong airport for 9 hours and now my flight's been delayed another hour. Another hour?! Listening to the Chinese ...
Day 9
... concept of not having both double glazing and central heating (many, as I do, have triple glazing and very efficient central heating, especially in urban areas) so I understand why some of you may be scratching your heads in puzzlement. But this is the reality for many in the UK, and a lot of older people suffer a great deal each winter due to a lack of insulation, heating and adequate glazing.
The evening is ...
Caribener Selection - The DMM BOA Big Gran Daddy!
A selection of large and small caribiners are required on my trip and my order has been placed for this - with room for multiple rigging knots this will no doubt see plenty of use towards the summit attempt!
'having pitched the Big Boa as the ‘Big Daddy’ of lockers we must go one further with this beefed ...
Julbo Explorer White Cameleon
... impressive protection, coverage from damaging UV rays, an anti-fog ventilation system…
Technical features - RXThe frame can be equipped with corrective solar lenses.
Front venting
Natural front air flow thanks to the lens shape or mounting structure
Adjustable Strap
Hold and security, strap length can be adjusted
Grip tech
Inserts at stem ends for comfort and hold, does not stick to hair
360° ...