Self portrait, acrylic on canvas (Daniel Graham)
In truth, I am a little scared of moving at speeds that exceed the human body’s maximum step. Trains, buses, cars, aeroplanes; no matter what the mode, if I am not making progress on my own two feet, something uncomfortable stirs inside me. For that reason, perhaps with the odd exception or three, I find myself walking everywhere.
I have been fortunate enough to find myself wandering many paths around the world – from the Overland Track in Tasmania to the mountains of Vancouver Island. In 2013, my brother and I walked across Europe – as chronicled in my book, A Walk to the Water – and this springtime, with the chill of winter at our backs, we will walk again, from the lowlands of England to the Cape Wrath peninsula on the northern shores of Scotland. I take such opportunities with great gratitude, knowing that not everyone can do the same. But walking can begin and end wherever we please, that’s its greatest asset; step out of your front door, feel the ground and see the trees.
The Jura Mountains
Unionising my love of travel and my desire to remain on my feet, this is a blog about the the notes of a walker. From journal entries and written observations to sketches, paintings, past adventures, and lessons gained, the blog can be used as a means to learn, understand or simply enjoy the world of walking and the beauty that it has to offer.
As well as being a blissful outlet for myself, I love the idea of the blog being enjoyed by you guys too. Please like, share and comment on any of my posts.
I am always interested in learning more, so if you feel that your blog(s) may interest me, let me know and I will be sure to check them out.
Wishing you all well,
Daniel Graham
daniel@scuffedboots.com
All written, sketched and photographic content is subject to copyright.
Thanks for following Sawyer’s adventures! Looking forward to reading more of your blog! ~Uschi
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Sawyer’s adventures look like so much fun, I couldn’t resist following 🙂
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Your photos are great but your little drawings are absolute treasures. Love the platypus! Happy trails. Cheers.
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Thank you paintlater 🙂 A platypus would make any trail glorious; perhaps I should adopt one as a walking companion…
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Thanks for following my blog. I love your drawings and the little notes attached. Have you read Gary Snyder, he seems like your kind of man?
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You have a great blog, Carol, I look forward to reading more. I hadn’t heard of Gary Snyder, but now that I have, I shall be reading more. I just read ‘For All’ and loved it!
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I love your blog and so have nominated you for the Liebster Award. If you choose to accept it, please do visit the following link:
https://ramaink.wordpress.com/2015/02/19/the-liebster-award/
Thank you! 🙂
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Thank you, Ramaink, how very kind of you. I am delighted that you are enjoying the blog and so too for your nomination.
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Thanks for following! Your artwork is beautiful 🙂
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Thanks for following our Alaskan/sailing adventures! Really looking forward to reading more of your posts and seeing more of your wonderful photographs and paintings! Glad to have found your blog!
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Thanks Ellen and Seth!
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A lovely ‘About’ page. I share your love of walking, and can only dream of covering some of the ground you have walked. Your photography is beautiful and soulful. I am glad I found your blog 🙂 Leah
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Thank you Leah, I am very happy that you are enjoying the blog. There’s no better way to see the world than on foot, right?
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It sounds like you had the opportunity to walk in a lot of wonderful places 🙂 I’ll dig out a bit and see what you’ve done in the uk, I’m always interesting to read some hiking reports 😉
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I will do the same on your blog. It looks like you’ve had a few great experiences too!
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Not many in the UK yet, so I’m still looking for great hiking ideas 😉 We are going to Wales for a wedding in June, but I’m not so sure we will have time to stop at Snowdonia.
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Well, I am not sure how well you know Wales but there is great hiking no matter where you are. Hopefully you’ll get the chance to stretch yours legs!
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Awesome blog!
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Thank you, Lynette.
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I absolutely love your blog and would definitely like to be added to the list of people wanting to buy a copy of your book please. I so enjoy reading about peoples walk and travels, especially unhurried ones where you take your time and enjoy your surroundings of nature at leisure. I used to walk everywhere, hills, mountains, coasts etc until I had an occupational vaccine that left me with Multiple Sclerosis plus a whole host of other disabling conditions. Now my only option is to drive to spend time with nature. I may not be able to get very far but it puts a huge smile on my face when I stumble across blogs such as this. I can tag along and enjoy someone else’s adventures and for that I am truly grateful. Su
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Consider yourself on the list, Su! I am sorry to hear about your condition, but it sounds like you still make the most of nature and your surroundings, which is a wonderful thing. Your words are too kind, but I take them with great gratitude ; to think that the blog puts a smile on your face puts one on mine. Take care, Daniel.
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HI Daniel, I have nominated you for a writing challenge. If you are interested please follow the link: http://writinginnorthnorfolk.com/2015/12/02/five-day-photostory-challenge-day-1/
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This sounds like a lovely challenge. I am not sure I will have the time over the next few days, but when I do I will give it a go 🙂 Thank you
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Just found your blog and I truly love your drawings and pictures. They are outstanding! I am looking forward to reading your book and moving through the rest of your site.
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Hello The Zen Hiker, thank you so much for your comments. I hope you enjoy your exploration through the site 🙂
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Thank you for following Storyteller. — Ray
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