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About Me
Born in 1945 I grew up in and around London where I qualified and worked as an Electrical Power Engineer. I then studied Physical Education at Teacher Training College and eventually worked as an Outdoor Activities Instructor for over 30 years at several Outdoor Education Centers mostly belonging to Lothian Region and Edinburgh Education Authority. Old Guy On a Bike I was (am?) experienced, qualified and competent, to teach most outdoor activities on and off the water (but please don't send me down a cave)!
My wife and I own and run Newtonmore Hostel in the Highlands of Scotland.
Interests
- Becoming retired as soon as possible
- Cycling (on and off road)
- Mountaineering & climbing
- Alpine skiing
- Nordic skiing
- Photography
- Computing
- Countryside and wildlife
- Reading
- Music
Favorite Movies
- Forest Gump
- Phantasia
- Imagine
- Apocolypse Now
Favorite Music
- Anything that rocks
- Anything folksy.
Favorite Books
- Anything by Ian Banks
- Isaac Asimov
I have always enjoyed writing and hope some of the articles will
inform or even entertain you.
The 'date' is when the article was considered to be complete
(it has not been altered after that date).
Email me at: pete@highlandhostel.co.uk
if you want to make a comment or discuss any of the issues raised.
Get in touch if you want to make a comment of discuss any of the issues raised. I would also be delighted to hear from any old acquaintances.
All articles are copyright but you are welcome to quote or reproduce
all or part with an acknowledgement.
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