Fear of heights ~ by Maressa Mortimer
This week, we’re at a homeschool camp with the kids. It’s a camp we have been going to for several years, although this year all meetings are outside. As the camp is held in the middle of Wales, that’s made for some interesting experiences. Like the opening meeting in torrential rain. On Wednesday, the organisers had arranged for a long walk along Ceri Ridge. I don’t particularly like walking, only once I’m back home do I appreciate a good walk. I do enjoy the scenery and the idea of going for a long, healthy walk appeals to me. My children don’t like walking until we’re home at which point they will declare it the best outing ever. So, with some other families, we decided on the Medium Length Walk. It was only seven miles. My kids have never walked seven miles, and according to Strava, it was the longest walk I have recorded as well. It felt like a very long walk. When we got back, my husband just laughed. He had stayed back with the youngest. They had played golf and had a relaxi...