dianeneilsonJan 17, 20222 min readThree months post-surgery – The Bottle and Glass (5.5miles)I had been back at the gym for a couple of months, cycling and building up my stamina on the treadmill so that I could now manage 3km on...
dianeneilsonJan 17, 20222 min readPause for thoughtSo, after two months I am reflecting on my decision to accept surgery, and I am optimistic. Functionally I think I am almost back to...
dianeneilsonJan 5, 20223 min readVictoria Park on two sticks, well crutches... and a kindly dog.September 2019, two weeks post op and feeling optimistic. “Let’s go for a walk.” My better half raised his eyebrows. “Are you sure?” It...
dianeneilsonJan 5, 20222 min readFrom the Perfect Cottage down to the seaA couple of days later we decided to walk down to the seafront at Sao Vicente, a downhill walk made difficult in parts by the steepness...
dianeneilsonJan 5, 20222 min readFour Years Later September 2021We take what has become our regular flight from Manchester, arriving at around 8pm, the difference this time being that we plan to stay...
dianeneilsonJan 5, 20222 min readRecoveryI suppose my first walk, following my knee reconstruction surgery, was from the hospital to the car. A few hundred yards, with crutches I...
dianeneilsonDec 23, 20213 min readIn the beginning...Before I begin, I should probably explain how we came to own a second home in Madeira. It was our first visit to Madeira in the spring of...
dianeneilsonDec 23, 20211 min read A Good RambleI have always enjoyed a good walk. I’m no great adventurer, but as far back as I can remember, with all of the people closest to me,...