Trip to Snoopy Island

Setting off at 5:15, I caught the sun rising over the mountains that lead to Masafi. Snoopy Island is just offshore from the Sandy Beach Resort (75Dhs for a day). I snorkelled around Snoopy twice and saw many interesting fish and a turtle! Conditions were a bit choppy and visibility was about 10m.

Afterwards, I went for a look around the Le Meridian Fujairah which is the high building you can see in the distance - the best resort on the coast as far as I could see.
I also went up to the JAL Fujairah Hotel and Spa - it looked reasonable, but dated compared to the the Le Meridian. I drove on the Dibba, and then turned back to return by Fujairah. Next time I will take the Dibba route from Masafi as it will be shorter.
On the way back I found some nice plants are reasonable prices. Overall, a good day out. Would be nice to go back to the Le Meridian... And what are those boulders for?

How many kittens here?

Meet the new kitten on the block

Emily and Rozy are waiting...

Emily and Rozy are still keen to come into the house. Both look fine and are waiting for Amy and Nina.

Hiking Scafell Pike - 978m

On Wednesday the 25th I drove over to Wast Water to climb Scafell Pike. Setting off at 5:00 am I drove looking at the full moon. After stopping for breakfast I started hiking at 9:15 am and reached the summit at 11:15. I took the recommended route up and then to the left of the peak. An alternative for another time would be to do the more direct climb up Mickledore. The weather was kind with the skies clearing as I got near the summit. The photos were taken chronologically.

Cheviot photos

These photos of the surrounding views of Cheviot were taken from the Langley side.

Beautiful Bowden Doors

Harvesting the winter barley

Bike ride and picnic with Hannah

Hello Mrs Tortoise!

Betty and Ian's tortoise is 39 years old - not even middle aged!

Stacking hay

Amy and Nina helped to stack hay.

Corbridge and its Roman past

Corbridge was the site of a Roman fort in times past. We visited the town and then went on to the remains of the fort. More info here.

Cragside

Visited with Aunty Liz and made some handy items.

Party party

London - and finally