Wizard SteveAug 29, 20233 minTowns & VillagesReturn to ChilhamMy journey had been unexpectedly interrupted. I was now way back on the Isle of Thanet in northeast Kent, right back where I was last...
Wizard SteveAug 9, 20232 minFriends & FamilyReturn to Thanet, part 4 - A funeralI made my way directly to Thanet the day before the funeral. I parked where I had previously. Later, I walked round to see Lesley, the...
Wizard SteveMay 3, 20232 minTowns & VillagesChiddingstoneA beautiful old pub called the King Henry VIII sits on the corner in front of where I was parked. Built in the Tudor style, it was...
Wizard SteveMay 2, 20234 minCastlesHever CastleAfter a cup of tea and a short wait for Rowan, we headed on. A few short miles further on is Hever Castle. Arguably, one of the most...
Wizard SteveMay 1, 20232 minLakes & PondsBough Beech Reservoir and a walk around the grounds of Bore Place EstateOnce refreshed, it was time to move on. We continued along the A25 through Sevenoaks and picked up a B-road down Ide Hill to a place...
Wizard SteveApr 30, 20232 minWoodlandOldbury HillThe route I took when leaving the car park was dictated by the fact that turning left to return the way we had come was not possible. I...
Wizard SteveApr 29, 20233 minAncient MonumentsColdrumAlong with the shopping voucher, I also received a voucher for £40. The redeeming instructions stated that I needed to go to any outlet...
Wizard SteveApr 25, 20232 minNorth DownsBurham Down and CommonA second sunny day prompted me to go for another walk. This time, I went in the opposite direction, up through the woods of Burham Down...
Wizard SteveApr 21, 20232 minMarshesBurham MarshOne evening, as I stepped out of my door, the shelf on the door suddenly gave way. As it did so, I tumbled out and scraped my legs as...
Wizard SteveApr 10, 20235 minTowns & VillagesThe generosity of the people of BurhamBurham nestles under Burham Down, overlooking the River Medway and Burham Marsh at Snodland. The Pilgrims' Way runs through the village....
Wizard SteveMar 24, 20233 minThe TruckA nightmare night-time jauntIt was clear that I had to get off of the hill. I was also aware that it would likely be a bit of a mission. Michael and I had researched...
Wizard SteveMar 21, 20235 minAncient MonumentsKits CotyIn the morning, I tacked down. I had been boxed in for most of the days, so as soon as it was clear, I moved forward, filling the space...
Wizard SteveMar 14, 20235 minWoodlandKing’s WoodOnce I’d made up my mind that I was moving on, I concentrated on getting ready for the off. I said my farewells to all. Some tried to...
Wizard SteveMar 8, 20232 minHousesA misty morning walkBefore heading on, I thought that it would be a good idea to go for a walk. With all the recent back problems, I thought a short walk...
Wizard SteveMar 4, 20235 minFriends & FamilyTime to get back on the roadA bloke called Andrew pulled up one evening. I had met him before, when he pulled into the car park on the other side of the village. He...
Wizard SteveFeb 9, 20235 minNorth Downs WayMountain StreetOnce the caravan was secured on the trailer, I had just a couple of little jobs to do before I was happy that my home could be moved...
Wizard SteveDec 23, 20222 minNorth DownsJulliberrie DownsWith everything that was (not) happening, I thought that I would go for a walk. There are a few walks in the area, especially with both...
Wizard SteveNov 17, 20223 minBreakdowns & Maintenance StrandedThe caravan breakdown has quickly turned into a major problem. On inspection, no identification plate or any kind of markings are to be...
Wizard SteveNov 10, 20225 minTowns & VillagesChilhamIt was raining in the morning. I chose to wait it out. The forecast was good. Around lunchtime, the rain duly abated. Tacked down and all...
Wizard SteveNov 7, 20222 minWoodlandPerry Wood, part 2The evening was quite rowdy with young folk running about in the woods. They were no bother, though. It was fascinating hearing their...