Good morning folks. I realise I've been absent for a long time. Here is my lates blog post which may help explain. I hope all is well with you all.
lifeafloat.co.uk/blog/2024/3/11…

Oh dear Scotland. Fantastic play Italy. #SixNationsRugby

I returned home from a quick overnight trip to the mainland where I gave a talk about my long kayak journey to find this wonderful gift waiting for me. It's my first ever portrait kindly painted with great talent by Lorraine Willis. I'm deeply honoured and grateful.

I enjoyed giving another talk about my long journey last night - though I'm looking rather portly here. Thank you for coming along Natalie. 😊

Thank you so much Lorraine. I'll treasure this.

Hi folks. Despite things going OK for me, I've found my self-confidence really low & my anxiety levels high. I hate feeling so useless. Anyway, I'm mid-change in my medication so hopefully I'll feel better about myself soon. I'm sorry to have been so absent. I hope you're well.

It suddenly felt spring like this morning. How lovely!

Fantastic match! Well done Scotland. #SixNations #6nations2024

First in the queue. Nearly home after a long and enjoyable week away. 😊

An important news story about mental health.
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-…

Last night I presented my fifth lecture about my journey. This time to Nairn Kayaking Club. I was royally welcomed and warmly hosted which was wonderful. I think I'm finding my voice and this talk went very well. I'm enjoying sharing my story.

Here's part two to my north east Scotland kayaking film if you're interested. Lots of wonderful caves and cliff architecture again.
youtu.be/fmuIELwZkBk?si…

Gorgeous sunrise this morning from my guest room window.

My fourth talk about my adventure and a wonderful thank you gift! It went well and more importantly, it’s a privilege to share my mental health story.

Gearing up for another presentation this evening. Tonight the Moray Kayaking Club. It'll be lovely to meet other paddlers.

This was my beginning to the day. How wonderful!

We’re on holiday for a few days, camping at the foot of the Cairngorms. Looking forward to some lovely rambles and restful days. 😊

My presentation to the Fort William Mountain Festival yesterday went very well. I really enjoyed the overall experience. It was lovely to share my story.

I’m feeling nervous. I’m on in ten minutes!

Off to Fort William today, where I'm a speaking guest on Sunday. Looking forward to it all!
mountainfestival.co.uk