Kafka

@kafkatheblackcat

I am a husband, father, runner, lover of books and lover of life Strava link

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Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· 9d

Glorious Scottish weather this Sunday, so we road-tripped to the Fife coast. Walked St Monans to Anstruther — sometimes you just need to soak in what nature lays out. Ended with ice cream and fish and chips. Can’t get more seaside than that. #Scotland #ScottishOutdoors #Walking #Photography

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· 15d

What an experience. Saw the Flaming Lips last night and it was genuinely a religious experience — left with a smile and an energy that can only be described as euphoric. ✨ #LiveMusic #FlamingLips #GigLife #Music

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· 18d

Wife was out with friends today, which meant one thing for me: second-hand book shopping 📚 Came home with Greek Lessons by Han Kang, Prophet Song by Paul Lynch, and Do Not Say We Have Nothing by Madeleine Thien. A very good day. #BookSky

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· 23d

Starting The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng, and already reminded why I love reading. One page you’re in Tokyo’s dark underbelly, the next in 1920s Penang. From my living room, fiction can carry me anywhere. That’s the quiet magic of books. 📚 #Books #Reading #BookTwitter

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· 25d

Just finished The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino — what a ride. The twists and turns kept me on the edge throughout, and that ending completely floored me. Loved every page. Already looking forward to the next book! #Books #BookSky #CrimeFiction #Reading

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· 25d

Finally ticked it off: the Devil’s Pulpit at Finnich Glen, near Loch Lomond. 2 years on the bucket list, one epic ravine climb, and the coolest water imaginable on a scorcher of a day. Absolutely worth the wait. Coming back for more. #Scotland #ScottishOutdoors #FinnichGlen #Adventure

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· Jul 11

All good things come to an end — and so it is with summer holidays. Home now, but already daydreaming about the next adventure. #Scotland #Travel #Family #Adventure

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· Jul 8

Been away the last couple of weeks but don’t worry, I haven’t vanished off the face of the planet! Family holiday in the sun — great food, good shopping, exciting moments and quiet ones too. Now decompressing before the trip home. Summer holidays really are the best. ☀️ #SummerHoliday #FamilyTime

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· Jun 22

Father’s Day yesterday. My girls surprised me again — but the greatest gift has always been simply being their dad. Nothing I’d change. Not a single moment. Shaping their lives by living my own as fully as I can. Thank you both. I love you. 💙 #FathersDay #Dad #Family #Scotland

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· Jun 22

Scotland’s magic? 30 mins from your door and you’re in the wilderness. No excuses. This weekend: Polkemmet Country Park — a lovely wee woodland we’d always driven past. There’s something special about trees that have stood as a testament to time. 🌲 #Scotland #Walking #Outdoors #Exploring

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· Jun 19

Starting a new book is always a new adventure. Picked up The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino — “the Japanese Stieg Larsson.” A few chapters in and I’m already hooked. Can’t wait to see where this one leads. 📖 #BookSky #Reading #CrimeReads #JapaneseFiction

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· Jun 15

After 2 attempts, we finally made it to Cramond. Didn’t reach the island — the tide had other plans — but walked the causeway as far as we dared. Always good to discover somewhere new. We’ll be back. 📸 #Scotland #ScottishOutdoors #Walking #Photography

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· Jun 14

Finished Beef Season 2 — took my time but no regrets. A slow burn that earns it. The way it uses cycles to show life’s continuity of pain is quietly devastating. Characters trapped, knowing better, choosing the same. Television at its best. #Beef #Netflix #TV

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· Jun 10

Just finished Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. What a book. Closing that cover left me with dread and despair for characters born only to sacrifice themselves. This one will linger for a long time. So glad I picked it up again. #Books #BookSky #NeverLetMeGo #Ishiguro #Reading

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· Jun 7

Saturday’s plan: hike from Queensferry to Cramond Island. 2nd attempt, still didn’t make it — the family had other ideas! 😅 Still, 24km, some great photos and a brilliant walk. Next time… #Walking #Hiking #Scotland

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· May 31

Said yes to a running buddy today — my eldest joined me for a rainy trail run! A little drizzle, great father-daughter time & 8.96km at 5:12/km 🏃‍♂️💧 Now my youngest wants in too. Family trail runs incoming! 🌿 #Running #TrailRunning #RunSky #FamilyRuns

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· May 28

Today was cooking day 🍝 I only know one dish, so naturally I made it. I call it “Philip’s Rustic Pasta” — everyone else calls it “dad’s pasta again” 😅 Not gourmet, but honestly? It slaps. #Cooking #HomeCook #PastaNight

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· May 25

Bank holiday + heatwave = perfect excuse to head to Gullane Beach! ☀️ Not a cloud in sight, just sun, sand and sea. We’ve been coming here since last year and it never disappoints — this year was no exception! 🌊🏖️ #BankHoliday #GullaneBeach #Scotland #Heatwave #VisitScotland

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· May 19

Just had a meeting with a colleague who dropped this gem on change: “It’s better to run towards something than away from something.” Such a powerful reminder when facing the unknown. What are YOU running towards? 🏃‍♂️✨ #Mindset #Change #Growth

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· May 16

From babies to teenagers, watching them grow is bittersweet. But knowing you’ve raised them to stand on their own two feet and face the world? That’s the greatest reward of parenthood. 🌍❤️ #Parenting #ProudParent #EmptyNest #LetThemFly

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· May 1

#booksky #japan #reading #japaneseauthors #books

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· May 1

Well, this was unexpected—my cactus popped out a new bloom to say hello 🌵🌸 #Cactus #Succulents #PlantLife #Bloom #PlantLovers #UrbanJungle #Nature #PlantParent #GreenLife #UnexpectedJoy

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· Apr 26

Check out the reflections. With weather like this the reflections on the water are amazing #scotland #bluesky

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· Apr 26

Beautiful blue day out on the Clyde #glasgow #titan #clyderiver

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· Apr 26

Kiltwalk 2026 ✅ 24km from Clydebank to Balloch—all for a great cause. Smashed our £1,000 target and now at £1,400+ 🙌 Brilliant weather, epic atmosphere, and the Scottish countryside at its best. #Kiltwalk #Scotland #Fundraising #WalkingChallenge #Community

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· Apr 23

Ballot’s in for May 7th 🗳️ Choosing a better future. Choosing independence. #ScottishElections #YesScotland #IndyRef #Vote #Scotland

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· Apr 21

Spotted the SNP bus in Hamilton today 👀 Touring Scotland sharing the vision of an independent future. Make sure you’re registered—and vote SNP if you believe in independence. #SNP #Scotland #Independence

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· Apr 19

Down in Glasgow yesterday and caught some of the latest street art at High Street. Always blown away by the vision behind these pieces—and the skill it takes to bring them to life on a wall 🎨 #glasgow #streetart #outdoors

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· Apr 16

Just been noticing all the spring blossoms on my feed so here is a cherry blossom from the Arboretum in #nottingham. #flowers #closeup #outdoors #photography #nature

Kafka@kafkatheblackcat· Apr 14

Even managed a trip up to Sherwood Forest to see what’s said to be the oldest oak in the UK — the Major Oak. Standing beneath it, you can’t help but wonder what it’s witnessed over the centuries… makes your own timeline feel pretty small. 🌳 #nottingham #trees #outdoors #sherwood