Leaving Armidale
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Packing done … Gala Concert program nearly done … John has received instructions on how to clean the bathroom …
Finally I am more excited than nervous!
Sitting in the airport with John andLæs mere
Packing done … Gala Concert program nearly done … John has received instructions on how to clean the bathroom …
Finally I am more excited than nervous!
Sitting in the airport with John andLæs mere
At Sydney Airport waiting to board Singapore Airlines SQ242.
Although we didn’t think our B & B was worth the four stars it claimed to have, it did provide a very good breakfast so we felt well-fuelled to commence our 7-day walk.
Today, we walked fromLæs mere
22 km took us 8 hours through some rugged terrain but spectacular scenery across moors looking out over the Bristol Channel to Wales. Apart from a dozen or so other walkers,some wild goats and a fewLæs mere
23 km which took us 9 hours! Pretty challenging but spectacular scenery along the north Devon coast. Up market hotel, which included a bath - heavenly!
Having never swum in an English sea, in spiteLæs mere
23 km in 9 hours; quite challenging but spectacular scenery along the north Devon coast.
Very up market hotel!
Because of where our accommodation was, we decided to go off the Coast Path about two-thirds along the way which reduced our walk by nearly 6 miles. Not only did this make our walk easier, but it alsoLæs mere
22 km in 5 hours, very different landscape from yesterday. The terrain was quite flat which allowed us to make good time.
We are staying at the Commodore Hotel, quite upmarket, which is why we ate atLæs mere
The last leg of our first walk, which took us about 6 hours to do 20 km. Very level terrain so we were able to wear joggers instead of walking boots, which was a relief.
Westward Ho! Is not the mostLæs mere
We have finished our first walking ‘event’ so are now having four days in Plymouth, in a 2-bedroom house which has a fridge (non-existent in hotels and most B & Bs) and a washing machine.
We hadLæs mere