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It is rare is trekking and travelling that deadlines need to be set and adhered to, but on that morning I realised that no matter how much I longed to see the sunrise; it would not wait for anyone.
This is a piece I wrote for i-on Magazine, Edinburgh in spring 2016.
It's okay, you are not alone. And you'll make plenty more mistakes, time and again.
In the last few months I have been lucky to be able to explore the areas of Sonoma and Napa Valley; the world-renowned wine regions of California. My weekend in Sonoma occurred in late Autumn, when the sun hung heavily in the sky, casting long shadows over the bronzed red and orange vineyards; kissing the end of grape-growing season goodbye...
The next moment, we are running down the track, hopping and leaping over muddled patches of dry mud, extruding roots and small, unsettled stones. We hesitate at meeting points, letting others pass; those who have been trekking uphill, an effort far greater than our own...
We set off early that day, waking to that cold, damp air that lingers within one’s tent and we emerge into the world renewed. The wranglers are up already, preparing stoves for our breakfast of porridge: always porridge.
Palm Island, the idyllic, luxury resort just south of St Vincent and the Grenadines. A short flight and boat ride take you away from the bustle of Barbados to an exclusive, tropical paradise. The weather is sultry, the greeting welcoming and set at a leisurely pace, settling you into a holiday of escape, hedonism and relaxation...
Gruyère to me, is what Compté is to Raymond Blanc. Perfect for Swiss Fondues, cheese soufflés, quiches, your favourite cheese platter selection and so much more...
I have ventured for the first time over to the West Coast of America, namely San Francisco, California. To me, as an old-school Brit, everything here feels new with the city's history dating back to the Victorian Era; the Gold Rush. San Francisco made its name during this time, but now is most commonly known for its tech scene, but by some, for its food.
It seems that expeditions bring out the oddest of our cravings and eating habits...
