Suddenly there materialised an unmistakable form gliding effortlessly alongside me. The magnificent Lammergeier...

We can learn from anyone and anything if we just take the time and patience to observe, and always be open to new experiences.

'In ultra running, as in life, we choose our own pain and it is then our responsibility to see it through to the end'

Unfortunately the day dreams and reality of ultra running do not often align...

I will let the power of uncertainty be my drive, the beauty of life be my fuel, and my vision of The Mountain Life will serve as my compass.

A free mountain running minimalist bikepacking eco-conscious flower loving travel writing photographer isn't going to pay the bills, is it?

Remember that everything in the Drakensberg is much bigger than it seems on the map!