Anyway, it's done and today was another day. I've just finished the walk from Llandegla to Carreg-y-big - 21.5 miles of beautifully diverse country, starting with Llandegla forest and then onto the mountains approaching Llangollen - driving rain in gusts up to 60mph was a bit nerve racking on the narrow mountain paths, but it eased off by the time I reached Llangollen - by the time I crossed the Pontsicyllyte aqueduct (not a chance of spelling that right, let alone say it!) the sun was out although it remained windy.
I walked along the canal for about an hour before climbing the much gentler hills towards Chirk, with lovely views of Chirk Castle, before getting my first view of Offa's Dyke itself - an hour further on and I was actually walking along the top of the Dyke itself as I climbed up to Craignant and on to Carreg-y-big where Simon and Richard had walked out to meet me.
So, we're in a great facility here - no need for the tents tonight, we can sleep on the floor in the walkers barn and it's even got two settee's! Luxury! My feet are up, I've got my first blister, but we're being fed later.
Of course it's Simon's birthday today, so we stuck a candle in a Boost bar, gave him a card, and sang happy birthday whilst he blew it out and made a wish - don't think it worked though - Richard's still here
Only kidding - Richard's just come up trumps by pulling three cans of G&T out of his rucksack, so happy days.That's over 50 miles completed now - needless to say, but I'm delighted beyond words that the lads are staying to help me out. Tomorrow throws up another challenging 20.5 miles, so tune in again tomorrow for the report.
There are a few picture available to post on the blog but we can't send them yet due to signal coverage. It's all we can manage to send this text.
Location:Careg-y-big
Keep up the great work all of you.... Hanna and I are with you all the way, as I am sure everyone else is too. Enjoy ur evening tonight and hope all goes well tomorrow
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Simon: Happy Birthday! Hope you’ve had a good one. Shame you’re spending it with Crooks and Holyoak, but it could be worse :-) Enjoy your can(s) – If they are real mates, they’ll give you theirs – you are the birthday boy after all! X
ReplyDeleteHoloyak: Hope you’re feeling better – good call on the beer. x
Russ: Hey! Putting your feet up?! Well don’t strain yourself! ;-) Am checking the blog every night and D is keeping me in the loop too about how you’re getting on. Thinking of you, keep it up pea head. x
Happy birthday Simon, and glad the boys pulled the stops out celebration-wise! Well done to all of you, and enjoy a well-earned settee break! (On another tack, the costume fitting at the Concordia went well - wait till you see Sal in her land girl trousers! Sexy, or what!)
ReplyDeleteWell done for today. The support from Richard and Simon I know has helped you along. Hoping you had a fab meal tonight, the three walking widows shared a curry and a bottle to celebrate your achievement.
ReplyDeleteOne thing to add though Russ - perhaps think twice about sacrificing Richard to the Romans - you might just need him.
Good luck for tomorrow, I'll be thinking about you all. xxx
Happy Birthday Simon from your godson, Alexander Simon. We've been thinking of you all. Hope you enjoyed your meal and your gin! Good luck tomorrow.
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