Okehampton after walking 21 miles from Launceston..
By now I am into a routine when we reach our B&B. First' and most important, a cup of tea, preferably two. Then I do email and write up my log for the day, followed by a shower. After that comes the washing of some clothes, the blog, some reading if time permits, then out for a meal. No late nights though - not on this trip.
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Monday, 30 March 2009
Day 6
A relatively easy day - only 13 miles. We were on Bodmin Moor again in the first part of the day. It was nice.
In the centre of Launceston a school crossing lollipop lady volunteered to help Andrew and me cross the busy main road. We accepted her offer gratefully in spite of the fact that nobody could possibly think we were of school age "I love to hold up this traffic" she told us as we crossed. It's nice to meet someone that enjoys their job!
In the centre of Launceston a school crossing lollipop lady volunteered to help Andrew and me cross the busy main road. We accepted her offer gratefully in spite of the fact that nobody could possibly think we were of school age "I love to hold up this traffic" she told us as we crossed. It's nice to meet someone that enjoys their job!
Sunday, 29 March 2009
Day 5
Arrived at Bolventor after 16.5 mile walk from Bodmin via parts of the Camelford Trail and Bodmin Moor in lovely spring-like weather. Pleasantly surprised to find a wedding anniversary card waiting for me on arrival.
We are staying at Jamaica Inn which was written by a french lady called Daphne du Maurier.
The cumulative distance covered now stands at 85 miles and we still hve another day to go before we leave Cornwall.
I have been meaning to say in previous blogs that if anyone would like to join Andrew and me on parts of the walk they will be welcome.
We are staying at Jamaica Inn which was written by a french lady called Daphne du Maurier.
The cumulative distance covered now stands at 85 miles and we still hve another day to go before we leave Cornwall.
I have been meaning to say in previous blogs that if anyone would like to join Andrew and me on parts of the walk they will be welcome.
Saturday, 28 March 2009
Day 4 Saturday
Only 13 miles today - to Bodmin - a relief after yesterday's 20. A very cold wind plus some rain kept us in waterproofs all day.
Friday, 27 March 2009
Day 3 - Friday 27th March
We are in Indian Queens. Strange name.
Today turned out to be quite a hard day. The estimated 18 miles was actually 20.4 and we didn't arrive at the B&B until 6.00 pm:
It's been a showery day and we got a bit damp and cold.
Tomorrow should be a shorter day.
We are about to go out for a Cornish Chinese meal - pasty chow mein I would guess.
Today turned out to be quite a hard day. The estimated 18 miles was actually 20.4 and we didn't arrive at the B&B until 6.00 pm:
It's been a showery day and we got a bit damp and cold.
Tomorrow should be a shorter day.
We are about to go out for a Cornish Chinese meal - pasty chow mein I would guess.
Thursday, 26 March 2009
Day 2
Sore feet and aching legs but we've completed our second day. Janet has gone home so we are unsupported and carrying everything we need.
We taked about American presidents, Abba!, Apples, Accrington Stanley!! etc. Some sort of theme here........
Andrew talked about aggregates for over 20 minutes. Fascinating stuff.
The pub we had planned as our lunch time stop was closed. We bought some food mid afternoon and ate it sitting on a wall
We taked about American presidents, Abba!, Apples, Accrington Stanley!! etc. Some sort of theme here........
Andrew talked about aggregates for over 20 minutes. Fascinating stuff.
The pub we had planned as our lunch time stop was closed. We bought some food mid afternoon and ate it sitting on a wall
Wednesday, 25 March 2009
Day 1 - Wednesday 25th March 2009
This is it! We are underway!
We are now back in Goldsithney having walked 18 miles from Lands End. Weather fine but a bit windy.
Couldn't find our way to the coast path in Penzance because of roadworks. Asked the lady in the tourist office where the start of St. Michael's Way (linking Penzance and Marazion) was. She said, 'It starts in Marazion', and produced a book to prove it. I rephrased my question: Can you tell me where the end of St Michael's Way is?
We are now back in Goldsithney having walked 18 miles from Lands End. Weather fine but a bit windy.
Couldn't find our way to the coast path in Penzance because of roadworks. Asked the lady in the tourist office where the start of St. Michael's Way (linking Penzance and Marazion) was. She said, 'It starts in Marazion', and produced a book to prove it. I rephrased my question: Can you tell me where the end of St Michael's Way is?
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