You’ve heard of Snakes and Ladders, but have you heard of…

Swings and roundabouts. An idiom from the idea that at funfairs, one might be losing money on one ride, such as the swings, and doing well on another, such as the roundabout.

It’s not where you come from, it’s where you’re headed, and in no way is that more true than my low-key adventure under the Thames.

I like to think that as I get older I won’t forget all the wonderful climbing gyms I’ve been to over the years. But just in case.

I spend ample time in cafes reading books, life admin-ing, working, or otherwise recharging the batteries; here’s an (incomplete) map marking some favourites.