Author Archives: Ruth Livingstone

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About Ruth Livingstone

Walker, writer, photographer, blogger, doctor, woman, etc.

Rehabilitation: getting back to normality…

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I wanted my old life back… but it was going to take time. And I faced the dreaded post-treatment tests. Continue reading →

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Recovery: onwards and upwards…

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

Convalescence: I take longer walks, restart my car, visit the seaside, and take a tram ride. Continue reading →

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Recovery: the long road back…

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I used to tell my patients it took 6 weeks for a wound to heal completely… I needed to be patient. Continue reading →

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Treatment: the downhill slide…

Posted on September 14, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

It is a full-time job being a cancer patient. And things get worse before they get better. Continue reading →

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A Nasty Shock: and a diagnosis…

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I wasn’t expecting the diagnosis. This only happened to little old men who smoke heavily and drink too much… Continue reading →

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Last Munro, and I return home

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I nearly make it to the top, but I’m too tired for the final push, and I return home early. Continue reading →

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518 Rest Day: John o’Groats boat trip

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I go on a bird-watching boat trip… but will I finally see a puffin? Continue reading →

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517pm Wick to Castle Wick

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

A busy walk with lots to see, including memorials and not just one, but TWO, open-air swimming pools. Continue reading →

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517am Noss Head to Wick

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I didn’t expect the coast up here to be so interesting and beautiful. I spot guillemots and seals – but will I find a puffin? Continue reading →

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516 Keiss to Noss Head

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

A wonderful beach walk, two castles, the remains of a chapel, and a lighthouse… what more could you possibly want! Continue reading →

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