When the chance came along to visit the abandoned island of Belnahua, on the west coast, my immediate response was an unambiguous YES as the
Category: Fatherhood
Adventure Recovery Strategy
Post-adventure recovery for daddy and Young Johnston. New clothes, salt and vinegar sticks and a hot chocolate.
Building a Den
Recently there have been a lot of weather, snow and wind and rain, but you might never have known it walking down the quiet wooded
Tarp Teepee
Teepee building in the garden today. Young Johnston has a new bedroom.
Leven it all Behind
A family microadventure to Loch Leven for a spot of dipping and wild swimming.
Every Knight Needs a Steed
Another in the series of things we’ve built to improve our garden (now called the race track), entertain Young Johnston and get us through lockdown!
Cooking in the Garden
Another in the series of things we’ve built to improve our garden, entertain Young Johnston and get us through lockdown! A mud kitchen.
Back Garden Bushcraft
Making some hot chocolate using a kelly kettle. Much tastier.
Extra Shelter From the Storm
The lockdown is almost three weeks old. We can’t go out unless absolutely necessary. As a family who loves the outdoors, we stand and stare
Toddler Geocaching
A real life treasure hunt for Sam, his first geocache. Although he said he expects to find gold coins next time. Oh….
The Sole Purpose of Your Feet is Toe-tal Fun
My feet are important to me. We are a team. On a daily basis they allow me to play “Chase Me” with my son and
Tunnel Vision
One of the old Glenfarg railway tunnels this week. A family outing to explore these tunnels that we’ve known about for years. Sam loved his
