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About Rebecca

Rebecca’s life is one big Walkabout, experiencing external and internal journeys as they make themselves known to her. She aims to inspire others to do the same. Her base camp is in Sydney, Australia where she’ll usually be found on the back of a horse.

Hang Ten, Dude.

I think I had a visit from aliens last night. I go to bed in England and wake up in Australia. Did I get teleported back home during the night? I drove from the town of Newquay to Fisteral Beach … Continue reading

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Note To Self: Don’t Judge A Day By The Weather. Must Believe!

Ok…it’s not funny anymore. I’m manifesting the sun from here on in. South West England is supposed to be like “another country”. That’s what they tell me. Someone forgot to tell the weather! After 1.5 rest days at Serena’s, the … Continue reading

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Ubi Sunt Vindolanda?

Question of the day is what does the title mean? The hint is that the secret location was Greenhead, which is the perfect starting point from which to see Hadrian’s Wall. “Ecce!! Hadrian’s Vallum!” Ok…so my year 7 Latin isn’t … Continue reading

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Balmoral….Is That It??

The morning started with the purchase of the local tipple…Deeside Water. It’s supposed to have healing properties so I got a couple of bottles from the service station. I mean, you can’t have too much of a good thing. I’ve … Continue reading

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Introducing….Norbert!!!!

I should have done this a week ago, but forgot. Norbert will not be happy. Norbert is my travelling companion. I’ll let him introduce himself…. Hello. I’m Norbert the sheep. I was born in China but spent most of my … Continue reading

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Kilts? Why Not Long Johns?

I can’t work out why they wear kilts up here in the wilderness. Why no undies????????? I mean, you could have your clan’s tartan printed on thermal long johns. Surely! Having been to a school where the uniform was black … Continue reading

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Ben Nevis Conquered!!

I awoke (not that much sleeping has had) to the words in my head, “I am Spartan!!” I always find that a good battle cry when things get a bit tough….namely the cold in this situation. However, it turned out … Continue reading

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They Speak Funny Up Here

They really do! Sometimes I think I’m in a non-English speaking country! The kiddies sound cute, though. While the rest of Britain was still counting and recounting votes (seriously guys…you need to sort out your election process!!), we were busy … Continue reading

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Failte! or Someone Forgot To Tell Scotland That Winter Is Over

I couldn’t decide on the title for this one, so I gave you a choice of two. I think I prefer the second one! There’s a wee prize for those who can tell me what “Failte” means. Scotland is cold. … Continue reading

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Did Jesus Drink Here?

Sorry I’m a bit behind but it seems electricity sockets and wifi are in short supply up here in Scotland! Anyway….the journey continues…….. Wednesday saw me meet up with Serena in Glastonbury for the start of our road trip. Thelma … Continue reading

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