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Minor set back
S o I did a walk in to Reading yesterday with my full pack on my back, but this has caused a minor set back. That pack was worth every single penny I paid for it as it was *the* most comfortable pack I've ever worn by a country mile! The walk in...
iPhone test
H opefully, if you can see this update of course, it means I've successfully set my site up so that I can update it using my iPhone. Obviously I'll only be able to do this when I can access the interweb en route, which may well be patchy (or...
A massive thank you
I 'd just like to say an absolutely massive thank you to everyone who has so generously sponsored me so far. £800 and counting at the moment, almost £1000 with the gift aid! Absolutely amazing and makes all the work so far, and the hard work to...
Almost time to go
I t's almost time to go! After a very busy weekend plotting routes, drawing on maps, checking kit lists etc. I am now almost ready to set off and start this big adventure. The first few bundles of maps have been delivered, more are ready for...
See you on the flip side
S o, the time is almost here for me to head off in to the sunset and move one step closer to starting this epic journey - well, it is for me anyway. Tomorrow I will be going down to Penzance with my brother ready for the start of my very intimate...
The day before tomorrow
A fter trying to have an early night last night I failed miserably, only managing to steal 4 hours' sleep before the three alarms I'd set went off. Tired? Certainly. Excited? Definitely! Scared? You'd better believe it! We hit the road at 5:35am,...
Day 1
Land's End to Penzance A fter an ok sleep last night (only woke up three times) I put on my walking clothes - less boots - and popped down for breakfast, which consisted of a bowl of chopped fruit (thought I'd better try and have something healthy)...
Day 2
Penzance to Porthleven L ast night I had a bit of a think about things I desperately needed in my pack and maybe some things I could probably do without. This was tough as high up on the list of items to lighten the load was my netbook. Without it...
Day 3
Porthleven to Carnon Downs I slept as good as ever last night, i.e. not very, but I woke up feeling pretty good with not too many aches and pains; a good sign maybe? Breakfast was a feast of local line caught pollock which was delicious. last night...
Day 4
Carnon Downs to Fraddon F irstly, before I forget in my completely knackered state, I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has sponsored me since I started this crazy walk, and all of you who sponsored me before I left. It really is...
Day 5
Fraddon to St. Mabyn E ven though I was absolutely exhausted last night I struggled to get off to sleep before midnight. I suspect the length of today's route was playing on my mind a bit seeing as it was over 18 miles without having to make up the...
Day 6
St. Mabyn to Launceston I didn't sleep very well again last night and not for want of trying either. Last night, after sorting myself out, I relaxed for a bit and phoned the girls, put my boots back on (ouch!) and hobbled back down to the St. Mabyn...