The good news is that Nick is alive and well and enjoying the snow in Austria which reminds us of Paddy’s adventures. Read his latest piece on After the Woods and the Water.
With certain exceptions I could not agree more with his closing words …
But walking, I think, brings adventure closer. And in this winter, walking alone through a snow-covered landscape still seems like the greatest happiness I could know.
I am sure Paddy would have concurred.
Patrick Leigh Fermor 