Up for the Chat

Yesterday, Cristi and I climbed Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh.

It was a small adventure, but one that left a big mark on both of us.

It was just fun to talk, share and climb up together.

The hill rises about 251 metres (823 feet) above the city, and as we walked up its winding paths, we found more than just a view.

It was a beautiful warm spring day.

The kind where the sky feels a little brighter and people seem just a bit lighter too.

Tourists galore dotted the path, stopping for photos or catching their breath, but for us, the climb was more than a walk – it was some special time together.

Life is full on for both of us right now.

Cristi is deep in her final year at university, juggling studies, dissertations, and all the pressure that comes with finishing strong.

I’m balancing new work opportunities, coaching sessions, and leadership programmes that challenge and excite me in equal measure.

Plus, I’m putting in the final few weeks training for my big walk along the West Highland Way for Marys Meals in May.

In a way, we’re each climbing our own hills.

But yesterday reminded me how good it feels to pause, move our bodies with some good exercise, talk without any agenda, and share space with each other.

No rush.

No screens.

Just the rhythm of our steps and a conversation that flowed as easily as the breeze.

These moments may be brief, but experiences like these breathe life into the everyday.

They remind us of what really matters most: connection, movement, nature, and presence.

I’m grateful we made time for our walk and a healthy lunch afterwards!

We both needed it and enjoyed it too, more than we probably realised.

So, when’s your next moment to pause, breathe, and climb a little higher?