Only 5 weeks before we're back in Switzerland. My wife is a bit sceptical about my plans to go up the north face of the mountain on the left. I've told her it's doable after a few beers and some schnapps.

A misty evening in County Durham.

The Deerhound has stopped for a drink.

The path to Cautley Spout.

Tree of the day

An evening in Baldersdale.

Using my pint as a sundial. #cheers

Boom!!! The nightmare continues. #cheers

Shed of the day.

Shacklesborough, Baldersdale.

I'm going to sit on that hill and have something to eat. Dining out in Baldersdale

It's still 24°C in remote Baldersdale. Nobody for miles. Living the dream.

It's another beautiful evening in Baldersdale. Saturday night in the wilderness.

Baldersdale reservoir.

The Deerhound is enjoying an ice cream in Hamsterley forest.

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Seahouses, Northumberland.

There's loads of butterflies this year.

Tree of the day

Another beautiful evening in County Durham.