Welcome to Rob's World, the (cheesily titled) homepage of Robin Rainton.
Given I'm mainly too lazy/busy (take your pick) to write a full 'blog very often there's now a Microblog which you'll also find on Facebook and Twitter, and maybe a few other places too.
Microblog... everyday ramblings interspersed with posts from trips and other activities.
Sunday 3 November 2024
Neighbour hasn't cut their grass all summer... about time they got round to it! 
Friday 1 November 2024
Been fun having this guy around but time to move on so... farewell dinner with mates from Sydney. Happy travels, Loz!
Thursday 31 October 2024
Those paying attention will realise after a hike there's only one thing to do... Dinner feast at Nhu Y. Nom! 
Thursday 31 October 2024
Hike to Lac de Greziolles via reservoir des Laquets. Shadows, sun & a few drops of rain. Beautiful up there though!
Wednesday 30 October 2024
When your visiting buddy keeps insisting on taking you out for food. Lunch at L'Assiette de Juliette. Cheers Loz! 
Sunday 27 October 2024
Sunday lunch at Chez Loulou. Mountains of great food as usual. Can't believe Pratiwi & Loz finished all that garbure!
Sunday 27 October 2024
Little autumnal stroll at the Col des Palomieres.
Thursday 24 October 2024
Need a big feed after hiking 20km+ so dinner at Asian buffet: Sushi, 3 plates of mains & a million desserts. Burp!
Thursday 24 October 2024
Go on then, as we're over this way...afternoon walk to Cirque de Gavarnie. Low clouds making it very moody up there!
Thursday 24 October 2024
Lac de Gaube & Pont d'Espagne... always a great hike. Beautiful (mostly) sunny autumn morning.
The below are collections of posts/images organised by trip or subject or other events. Click on the title or image to view each.
48 hours in San Sebastian - Oct '24
When a friend tells you they will be passing through San Sebastian... should we meet up? Of course! Any excuse to spend a couple of days there! 
Madeira - Sep '24
Madeira - the island of eternal spring. A short break to catch up with family.
Good times spent eating, drinking and just hanging out. Interspersed with driving tours of some favourite, and some new spots.
This isn't a cycling destination - too many 'main road only' routes and tunnels aren't ideal, but... a wonderful island for scenic and unusual walks alongside the network of levadas and in the beautiful highlands. Sadly recent bush fires have closed some of the most picturesque and famous routes, but we still found plenty to enjoy.
Another very successful trip!
France & Italy - Summer '24
A trip to the Alps is becoming our (erm... my?) go-to summer excursion, so off we go again. But... the strange weather of 2024 continues and things didn't quiet go to plan.
Never mind, a detour along French & Italian Riviera isn't exactly a hardship! After that and a brief stop in the Italian lakes (always a pleasure) then back to the mountains via Aosta valley & a return to France.
So not to plan, but always an adventure. Great food, walks, hikes and some epic cycling of course!
24 hours in San Sebastian - Jan '23
Early birthday celebration in the city of gastronomic delights!
England - Nov/Dec '23
Impromptu trip to England for handful of nights. Mainly to visit family with the bonus of catching up with and a few friends along the way. Very wintry feeling (and the usual pre-xmas silliness) but with stops at a couple of cosy country venues and plenty of our favourite food we made it through
