Good day! I apologise for the lateness of this first update, but many a thing has happened and I found myself pressed for time when it came to writing a segment for the blog.
Indeed, over a week and a half has passed and an extraordinary amount of things have happened to me, even in this short amount of time. I have slept in a church graveyards, protected by my own personal police bodyguards in Waterlooville, witnessed a woman's waters breaking in a motorway-side Little Chef, and received a lovely wooden plaque (sadly I do not know who this is from, as it was left by my tent for me to find in the morning) with "happiness is a journey, not a destination" written onto it.
It is incredible just how supportive and hospitable people have been along the way - and though we met as strangers, I feel that in many I have found a friend. I would thus like to thank all of you who have taken an interest in what I am doing and those who have aided me along the way - including Claire from Liss for providing me with a lovely breakfast and encouraging words; Sarah and Derek, whom I met on my way into East Meon; Rosie, Ellie and John from The Spur pub in Slindon and B, Cheryl and Rita, walkers along the South Downs Way, - all for their generous contributions to the charity also. Not to mention Mike and Jenny for the outstanding hospitality providing a bed and both warm dinner and breakfast!
The walking has been going well, though challenging and difficult at times. Especially recently where I have bought an ankle and knee brace to support my leg through the ordeal I am putting against it. Despite this, I am really enjoying the time I have spent walking, the different places I have seen and incredible people I have met throughout my travels so far.
The weather has really held up so far (thank goodness) despite being promised "rain on Friday" by countless people! I am eager to press on and continue regardless, but I'm certainty not going to complain if the weather stays like this!
I haven't been walking quite as far each day recently due to my leg, but I hope to be up and going further again very soon.
Thank you all again and stay tuned for more pictures and updates to come!
Indeed, over a week and a half has passed and an extraordinary amount of things have happened to me, even in this short amount of time. I have slept in a church graveyards, protected by my own personal police bodyguards in Waterlooville, witnessed a woman's waters breaking in a motorway-side Little Chef, and received a lovely wooden plaque (sadly I do not know who this is from, as it was left by my tent for me to find in the morning) with "happiness is a journey, not a destination" written onto it.
It is incredible just how supportive and hospitable people have been along the way - and though we met as strangers, I feel that in many I have found a friend. I would thus like to thank all of you who have taken an interest in what I am doing and those who have aided me along the way - including Claire from Liss for providing me with a lovely breakfast and encouraging words; Sarah and Derek, whom I met on my way into East Meon; Rosie, Ellie and John from The Spur pub in Slindon and B, Cheryl and Rita, walkers along the South Downs Way, - all for their generous contributions to the charity also. Not to mention Mike and Jenny for the outstanding hospitality providing a bed and both warm dinner and breakfast!
The walking has been going well, though challenging and difficult at times. Especially recently where I have bought an ankle and knee brace to support my leg through the ordeal I am putting against it. Despite this, I am really enjoying the time I have spent walking, the different places I have seen and incredible people I have met throughout my travels so far.
The weather has really held up so far (thank goodness) despite being promised "rain on Friday" by countless people! I am eager to press on and continue regardless, but I'm certainty not going to complain if the weather stays like this!
I haven't been walking quite as far each day recently due to my leg, but I hope to be up and going further again very soon.
Thank you all again and stay tuned for more pictures and updates to come!