Weather: Cloudy/sunny; Steps: 28,099 Distance: 12.5 miles; Time: 5h; Calories out: 839; Blisters: nil
Still blisters nil and rain nil. I can only think I must've done something very good in an earlier life to deserve this.
Only 12.5 miles today, funny how I now consider that just a short stroll, I think I'm psyching myself up for the 20+ milers that we've got to come.
Although pleasant walk more of less following the river Swale. I think I've heard more cuckoos over the last two days that I've probably heard for the last 20 years. Went through some more pretty villages, Marrick and Marske. Also saw banks of primroses, and woods with bluebells and wild garlic. All very pretty and fragrant!
Got to Richmond just after two so had lots of time to do sightseeing. The castle had a very interesting exhibition about the 'Richmond 16' who were conscientious objectors to the 1st world war. They were imprisoned in the castle prior to be sent with another 32 over to France where they were forced to work and where many died. Whilst in Richmond they wrote and drew on the walls and these have been reproduced. All very interesting as to their motives. It was surprising that there were only 50 people in the whole country who took such a stance. I guess there'd be a few more now.
Staying in yet another B&B. We've been really lucky. Most have been fabulous rooms, all decorated and furnished in a 'boutique hotel' style.
Well, good to see the blogging is still going well like the walking ! Just back from some days away from the computer...so just thought I would catch up on the blog !
ReplyDeleteMaybe rain is on the way but I am sure there is less paranoia than those in London worried about the small shin-dig on Friday !