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I've recently retired and I've been doing long distance walks for some years now - this one is the biggest yet though.

Thursday, 26 May 2011

Howzat!

Hello from a VERY wet Threlkeld to the east of Keswick.

I'm staying overnight in the cricket pavillion courtesy of a friend of a friend.  Big thanks to Graham and Gillian who are hosting the stay - Gillian is even cooking dinner.  People have been so generous it really is heartwarming to say the least

Beautiful!
The 11 mile walk today was more like a swim because of the pouring rain.  I didn't bag me any mountains and never got above 1,000 feet unfortunately but hey, even in the rain, the Lake District is stunning.

I did get to travel through St John's in the Vale for the first time - beautiful place.

I've decided to go around the mountains tomorrow, rather than over them as planned.  The weather forecast is awful and my job is to get to John O'Groats and not to take needless risks.

I am still loving it despite the weather.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Ray
I don't seem to be having much luck with my posts lately - sorry if you're not getting my wise and witty comments - hope this one sticks tonight. We thought about you lots yesterday with those wretched downpours. Hope today was better - drier here but still chilly for May. Soon be over the border.
Cheers - Alan and Lesley xx

Anonymous said...

Hay Raymondo,only just found out I can get your blog without being on facebook so I can stalk you now!Keep up the good work,you've saved the best till last.Cheers Keith.

Anonymous said...

hope your not getting too wet up in the lakes.i guess you will be able to smell the haggis soon keep up the good work.good journey regards colin & ann