Robin and I plan to base ourselves in Europe climbing and enjoying a simple life in our camper van named Stan.
 Stan is a VW California, over the summer we took some trips to Dorset, Cornwall, Wales and the Peak District. We also were going to take a few weekend away in the winter months (Stan comes with great heating) but disaster struck.

In November I ruptured my Achilles' tendon playing netball in a social league and had to have surgery to have it repaired.

Ahead now was months of hard work to rehabilitate my Achilles' tendon and no climbing. I spent the run up to Christmas resting my foot, hobbling around on crutches and trying to remain positive.

Rehabilitation started with physio exercises, swimming and a bit of yoga. Now I am at the stage that a bit of climbing is possible and gaining more strength and flexibility.
Ideally we both would have trained over the winter months in preparation for our adventure but instead I have to focus on recovery while Robin has steamed ahead in ability and strength.

My Air Cast Boot