October 31, 2026 · 5 min
Why I carry a wooden staff
A plain stick, a stone lantern to lean it on and what it takes off my knees on a long downhill.
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Feet First
A free letter every Saturday: one thing I learned on the trail, one thing about feet and one thing to try on your next walk.
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RouteWaiting out the rain in a roadside shelter
What I do when the road turns to water and the next village is two hours away.