Day 53 - A rest day of reflection
Trip Start
Jun 12, 2010
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Trip End
Nov 18, 2010
Where I stayed
Langdon Beck, England, United Kingdom
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
As the rest day wore on we started to remember other things we had missed from the blog. Here's a resume of the items that trickled through our minds on a lazy day and which we didn't want to lose track of:
Day 50 - this was the day Kate and John left and by then they had walked 161 kms. or exactly 100 English miles with us.
Day 51 - for the first time in three weeks we had some bathroom scales and found we had reversed our earlier weight loses with the significant, substantial eating focus we have now introduced into our daily routine. Keith is back to his departure weight of 84 kgs. and Debby likewise has regained her lost weight. More importantly, on this day, Debby first tried her newly acquired sealskin socks, which are supposed to be waterproof. Amazingly they worked and her little toes stayed dry all day long despite the bogs of Cross Fell. Keith now wants some.
Day 52 - Debby questioned Keith's perverse trip planning when she calculated, correctly, that although we are headed for Lands End, in the extreme south west, the entire day's 26 km. trek went in a north easterly direction!!!!
- During our walk, Di Hill's first day in the reflective peace and solitude of remote North Yorkshire, she was heard to exclaim "I will be easier on Murray when I go back to Melbourne". Of course, neither of us believed her! Di has already though had an impact on the walk, introducing her own quirky elements. Now as we sit at breakfast we have "Timothy Top-ups" of tea.
- Also, this day we had the delight of arriving at our remote little pub to find 2 letters from Australia awaiting us. It is hard to explain when you spend your days walking endlessly in wilderness the delight we feel when we are greeted with a smile at some remote location by the host saying, ah the Badgers, we have some post for you. To know our friends are still thinking of us and encouraging us on our journey truly helps to spur us on. Thank you Betty for another lovely update, and thank you so much Jane for your newsy letter and the coffee bags to help Keith along the way.
Comments
You will have noticed that I make a comment for each blog day -this being to prove that even though you are no longer in Scotland my enthusiasm remains as constant as ever!
Nostalgia no more but inspiration and admiration.
WOW !! You're going great! What an achievement, and great pictures! All the best as you continue through England. ENJOY !!!!!
welldown on first day di. on reading the previous day i was worried for you. the watrerfall descent sounded thrilling, perhaps you did'nt see it that way. the guy from man versus wild reckons that's the most dangerous thing other than falling into freezing water.keith I like the hat perhaps I'll get one on the net,saves you carrying it! all the best J&D
its friday here
we feel the loss
another week beckons
hello badgers hope your rest was good and you are back on the road. the beer in the North East is nearly as good as down here in Somerset - cant wait to hear about your cider tasting when you get down this way! off to John parkinsons wedding this saturday in Wakefield so lots of happy things happening this weekend.
watch those blisters!
The adventure sounds amazing as always. Glad to hear how resilient your bodies have been and the recovery is good each day. Had lunch with Gerry and Lois yesterday and they send you both their best wishes for the rest of the journey.
i love your walk
your smiles
they tell us
peace it travels
along that path
before to long
you will find
that special blade of grass.
Well done on your marathon walks just of late and congrats to Di on her first day (you could have gone a bit easier on her...)
Isn't it funny how going well beyond ones comfort zone always yields the best sense of accomplishment. I did my first hook turn on Clarendon Street on Saturday - it was no Couldron Snout but I did feel accomplished! Hey, its all relative...
Lots of love to you all and keep up your spirits (and down your Rivet Catchers!)
Row xxx
Very impressive walking and so glad to see di join you both -hope weather is good to you for all those views--thanks for bday card we are following you all the way lots of love jane and peter
A cycling friend tried the waterproof socks and found they filled up with water like a couple of jugs adding weight to his ride, not quite the plan!
Looking forward to September 7th.
I'm so impressed with your efforts.
Great to hear that you are traveling well and keeping your schedule.
Think Mary and Lack should be with you soon,they are really looking forward to the experience. Keep up the good work. Cheerio from us both.
Glad that Di got there safely she looks very relaxed reading and admiring the beautiful country side love your new found friend in the bar. Travel safely love Vickix
today as I swam out to teh starters hut, lynchy , Laurie etal were heading back- saying wee are a bit cold.
a frosty westerly adding to rteh chill- a nippy 9.2.
Still I know we can get out into a hot steam room and sauna , BUT I would love to be there!
god it was awesome to see Hadrians wall , and now Yorkshire!
Looking froward to getting back to the old dart adn testing out some new shoes!
Lovely to hear from you so regularly
lots of Love and dry walking-
I want thsoe seal sking socks- can you get gloves as well? I presume they are are renewable seals :-)
Hugo