Rachel Clarke
@rachelclarke.bsky.social
My ongoing challenge is to walk up big hills. Random thoughts. Old school, the banality of life. occasional breakfast tweets. rachelc at flickr blog.bibrik.com Works in British baseball/softball
Well, I went out for a run. Legs reminded me why today needs to be more of a rest day after walking on mountains. Shall stretch now
December 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Well, I went out for a run. Legs reminded me why today needs to be more of a rest day after walking on mountains. Shall stretch now
Morning world. Last full holiday day. Sticking to tried and tested theme of some exercise, some studying and a lot of intense relaxing
December 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Morning world. Last full holiday day. Sticking to tried and tested theme of some exercise, some studying and a lot of intense relaxing
My quads are going to be very sore tomorrow with today's ups and downs.
December 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
My quads are going to be very sore tomorrow with today's ups and downs.
Interesting outing. First of all we get dropped off halfway up road to actual path starting point, to do an hours walk with no view and dodgy footing. A few of us turned back to get driven up.
December 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Interesting outing. First of all we get dropped off halfway up road to actual path starting point, to do an hours walk with no view and dodgy footing. A few of us turned back to get driven up.
I have been to the top of medeira. Still a bit cloudy
December 10, 2025 at 12:33 PM
I have been to the top of medeira. Still a bit cloudy
I have decided not to do the first very steep section up to the car park, but to get driven there and join at a slightly easier point. No need to push!
December 10, 2025 at 10:32 AM
I have decided not to do the first very steep section up to the car park, but to get driven there and join at a slightly easier point. No need to push!
Morning world. Heading up a mountain today
December 10, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Morning world. Heading up a mountain today
Considering if I will regret not doing an island tour. Tomorrow i'm off for a hike, so will see a bit. I've seen some of the capital. But this was booked as a relaxing time, so think that will be Thursday too instead of a tour.
December 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Considering if I will regret not doing an island tour. Tomorrow i'm off for a hike, so will see a bit. I've seen some of the capital. But this was booked as a relaxing time, so think that will be Thursday too instead of a tour.
Treated myself to a relaxing massage. Definitely drifted off on the table.
December 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Treated myself to a relaxing massage. Definitely drifted off on the table.
Relaxing to the sound of rain and wind and waves.
December 9, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Relaxing to the sound of rain and wind and waves.
I don't think outdoor pilates will be happening. It's a bit wet.
December 9, 2025 at 8:29 AM
I don't think outdoor pilates will be happening. It's a bit wet.
Morning world. Forecast has rain all day. There'll be exercise of some sort, I have a massage booked and shall continue my studying.
December 9, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Morning world. Forecast has rain all day. There'll be exercise of some sort, I have a massage booked and shall continue my studying.
Oh dear. Band singing Sweet Caroline. Wrong audience. I'm the only one doing the actions. (Good applause though)
December 8, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Oh dear. Band singing Sweet Caroline. Wrong audience. I'm the only one doing the actions. (Good applause though)
Its been a while since i've done a package solo holiday. And realising one reason is being on own, and being very bad at socialising, is that i am very likely to end the week not having a conversation with anyone.
December 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Its been a while since i've done a package solo holiday. And realising one reason is being on own, and being very bad at socialising, is that i am very likely to end the week not having a conversation with anyone.
I have taken a plate of cheese and a glass of wine to room for later but came back to chill in lounge for a while with the holiday entertainment.
December 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I have taken a plate of cheese and a glass of wine to room for later but came back to chill in lounge for a while with the holiday entertainment.
Started study afternoon outside on terrace, but a bit too windy. Back to chill in room.
December 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Started study afternoon outside on terrace, but a bit too windy. Back to chill in room.
Instead of run have decided to do yoga and weights. Mixing up the fitness activities. (My calves are saying thankyou)
December 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Instead of run have decided to do yoga and weights. Mixing up the fitness activities. (My calves are saying thankyou)
Trying to decide if I should do a tour tomorrow when the weather is wet.
December 8, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Trying to decide if I should do a tour tomorrow when the weather is wet.
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
December 8, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
Morning world. A run, then just a hotel day. Got some studying to do.
December 8, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Morning world. A run, then just a hotel day. Got some studying to do.
The buffet choice has little local options, except for deserts. Maybe a fish dish, maybe a meat sauce. But at least i'm choosing the meat or the fish and not the pizza, pasta, chips and burgers
December 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The buffet choice has little local options, except for deserts. Maybe a fish dish, maybe a meat sauce. But at least i'm choosing the meat or the fish and not the pizza, pasta, chips and burgers
Interesting observed behaviour at this bar. The waiters appear to be asking the various couples/parties if they want drinks top-ups. Not me (on my own). I have to be quite overt in asking. Shall now watch what they do with the other two single women tables.
December 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Interesting observed behaviour at this bar. The waiters appear to be asking the various couples/parties if they want drinks top-ups. Not me (on my own). I have to be quite overt in asking. Shall now watch what they do with the other two single women tables.