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An Afternoon Stroll

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    Saarbrücken

    11 luglio 2023, Germania ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C

    Day 32:
    Distance: 25.80 km (1,072.71 km)
    Steps: 36,429 (1,531,675)
    Move time: 5h53 (244h02)
    Spend: £6.71 (£473.45)

    🇩🇪 Saarlouis to Saarbrücken. 🇩🇪

    Jesus christ, do you see the size of that thing?! I thought this was urban Germany, not the Seren-fucking-geti. Eine lange schlange indeed. At 34°C though, the worst trouble of the day came again in the form of the heat. And you know what they say, if you can't handle the heat then get out the kitchen. So I did. Except in my case, the kitchen is, well... the direct sunlight? I mean, look at me, I'm a pasty white ginger boy, I practically burn from turning on the oven. So yes, the distance today might be a little disappointing, but frankly, who cares when you have the pleasure of being hosted by Tobias to look forward, my first host from couchsurfing: a man with real style and chharm, having lived madnesses such as solo kayaking the Yukon and owning an entire library's worth of vinyl records. Kindnesses don't come much greater as I've even been served dinner, and allowed the pleasure of cracking open a cold one with him. And just as well btw, as a hailstone spewing storm has come menacing over. Big thanks to the Begemann family!Leggi altro

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    Bettviller

    12 luglio 2023, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C

    Day 33:
    Distance: 33.29 km (1,106.00 km)
    Steps: 47,975 (1,579,650)
    Move time: 7h48 (251h50)
    Spend: £12.29 (£485.74)

    🇩🇪 Saarbrücken to Bettviller. 🇫🇷

    Honestly been finding it difficult the past couple of days. Sometimes really difficult. Not even physically, I think it's just mental fatigue starting to creep in. It takes a lot of strength to hit 30-35 km in day without knowing where you're next going to stay, or when you're next going to eat, only to then get up the following day and do it all over again. And then there's the next day, and the one after even that. So yeah, I think a rest day could soon be on the cards, as it's somehow been 2 weeks and 500 km since my last. What's more, recent encounters with wild boar and, not one but three snakes, have left me increasingly reluctant to wildcamp too, but in the words of one hard geezer I know (and some say he's the hardest), the game is the game. Gotta keep planting those 1's and 2's.Leggi altro

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    Dambach

    13 luglio 2023, Francia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

    Day 34:
    Distance: 34.52 km (1,140.52 km)
    Steps: 49,165 (1,628,815)
    Move time: 7h48 (259h38)
    Spend: £7.79 (£493.53)

    🇫🇷 Bettviller to Dambach. 🇫🇷

    After the glories of having to sleep on another bench, this time in the lit square of Bettviller, I got my stiff limbs moving again for the day as soon as possible, with just a hint of dawn on the horizon. An early morning shuffle through the hills of the Regional Nature Park of the North Vosges then brought me to Bitche, home to an impressive 13th century citadel and, more importantly, a 21st century McDonalds. After extensive unwinds at both, I eventually said goodbye to the bitches, and made a nerve-wracking straddle through the nearby French military encampment. The woods which followed were eerily still, almost unsettlingly so, with the only noise being the occasional crescendo of machine gun fire echoing between the trees. It made it easy to imagine the scenes that might've unfolded here should Germany have ever invaded the French Maginot line, for which there are literally hundreds of abandoned bunkers littering the region.Leggi altro

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    Haguenau

    14 luglio 2023, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    Day 35:
    Distance: 32.63 km (1,173.15 km)
    Steps: 45,658 (1,674,473)
    Move time: 6h56 (266h34)
    Spend: £7.74 (£501.27)

    🇫🇷 Dambach to Haguenau. 🇫🇷

    "Give every day the opportunity to become the best day of your life." That was the last thing one girl told me after rejecting me during the talking phase once. Now, that's a weird thing to start with writing about for today, but every now and again, the quote crosses my mind. Sure, maybe you're the type of person to read it and think 'what a load of shit'; but then it's easy to judge when you're a miserable person yourself. I think: that to be able to see beyond whatever hardships you may have faced, to cultivate the good in your life is surely the gift of mindset. You never need some specific weather, nor to be in some specific place; not even to be with some specific someone, to get the most out of your day, any day. One thing I've learnt is that the only true disability in life is a bad attitude; whatever limits you thought you had, whatever holds you back, there's nothing that positivity wouldn't do wonders for. Spread only positivity, and some of it might just make its way back to you. Sorry, you might be reading this expecting that I've had some great obstacle to overcome today: but no, just some thoughts. Today was actually pretty good; so I found out that it was Bastille day here; what the hell is that? Well, apparently, it's essentially the national day of France, as per the fireworks popping off around me right now. To rewind a bit, though; this morning, I saw off the final ascents of the rogue Vosges and have since toured a series of little French villages, all characterised by their pretty timbered buildings. A final forest run-in led me to this cheerful campsite, where I got to enjoy the pool! Tomorrow, I finally say goodbye to the Grand-Est, and France itself at that!Leggi altro

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    Baden-Baden

    16 luglio 2023, Germania ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C

    Day 36 (& 37: Rest day)
    Distance: 43.40 km + 8.37 km (1,224.92 km)
    Steps: 61,038 + 12,211 (1,747,722)
    Move time: 9h17 + 2h05 (277h52)
    Spend: £42.71 + £36.15 (£580.13)

    🇫🇷 Haguenau to Baden-Baden. 🇩🇪

    Time really flies, huh. I can't believe it's been 3 days since I last wrote something. Remembering back, the road to Baden-Baden was a bit of an ordeal, 43 km in 34°C heat was not the most fun I've had in years. And they'd have you believe they're best friends these days btw, but there's there's little coincidence that there are so many military camps around the French-German border; honestly, they've got to be my least favourite thing to be anywhere near to. Anyway, following the trip's one and only crossing of the Rhine, I decided to take a rest day after reaching Baden-Baden. Why did I wait until Baden-Baden? Well, I've walked from England's most famous spa town and ended up in Germany's! 'Baden' means quite literally 'to bathe', and for that, I needed no second invitation, in spite of the town's name. So yes, on my rest day, I headed to the spa, actually in the smaller nearby (and cheaper) town of Bad Herrenalb, where I'd managed to find a place to stay. I have no idea what it was I actually ended up paying for, but after sampling the lavish saunas, steam rooms, cold pools and who knows what else, I was informed by a member of staff about the strict 'no clothes' rule. Not even swimming trunks. That's right, they literally forced me to get my elephant schnitzel out; what the hell Germany, you perverts. After not really being into that for too long, I headed to the pools and then treated myself to a restaurant dinner, where I endured another horrifyingly German experience, which basically translates to eating in the town square while a man constantly screamed over microphone and handed out sausages?! Never change, Germany. Never change.    Leggi altro

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    Schönmünz

    17 luglio 2023, Germania ⋅ 🌙 18 °C

    Day 38:
    Distance: 34.49 km (1,259.41 km)
    Steps: 48,577 (1,796,299)
    Move time: 7h38 (285h30)
    Spend: £20.23 (£600.36)

    🇩🇪 Baden-Baden to Schönmünz. 🇩🇪

    Don't get me wrong, an adventure like this can give you some unforgettable experiences, but it's very much an anti-holiday. Some of the discomforts I have put myself through already have been pretty, well... uncomfortable, to say the least. So, after taking a break from mission mode to be a normal tourist for even a day, I did find it a little difficult getting back into the headspace to make ground this morning. But it was actually a very therapeutic day of meandering the oh-so-quiet mountains of the Black Forest. And yes, you did read that right: mountains! Surely the first actually legally recognised up-and-down mountains of the trip, peaking at 991 m for one arboreal summit. Looks like the honour of the first 1000 m + elevations will have to wait until the Alps...Leggi altro

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    Horb am Neckar

    18 luglio 2023, Germania ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C

    Day 39:
    Distance: 36.43 km (1,295.43 km)
    Steps: 51,920 (1,848,219)
    Move time: 8h09 (293h39)
    Spend: £19.26 (£619.62)

    🇩🇪 Schönmünz to Horb am Neckar. 🇩🇪

    Today would've been my graduation day. So do I regret choosing to be here, stomping the German earth over celebrating with my friends? Y'know, I think I can honestly say no. No, I don't regret it. I thought I would more than I do, but seeing the pictures of my friends at the graduation podium genuinely fills me with nothing but pride and happiness for each and every one of them. Sure, it's a shame to have missed out on some photos, but a few of the friendships I've taken from university are worth more than any photo that might've been taken on this day. One day, the moment will come for each and every one of us, and as much as I love my friends, sometimes it's worth standing alone in the name something you believe in. Thank you, University of Bath, and thank you, Natural Sciences. I wish you all nothing but the very best for the future.

    And thank you Roman, btw! What an absolute legend; mega interesting dude and I could say so much more, but it was an absolute pleasure to be able to enjoy an evening barbecuing and drinking with you. I am so grateful to be able to be hosted by people such as yourself.    Leggi altro

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    Hechingen

    19 luglio 2023, Germania ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    Day 40:
    Distance: 31.32 km (1,326.75 km)
    Steps: 44,664 (1,892,883)
    Move time: 7h08 (292h38)
    Spend: £9.70 (£629.33)

    🇩🇪 Horb am Neckar to Hechingen. 🇩🇪

    'As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.'

    After a morning spent learning about the perspectives and philosophies of Roman, I took to the path with a renewed spring in my step, warmed by the kindnesses I'd been shown. In fact, the optimism lasted more or less the day through, or at least until I made my arrival in Hechingen. I'd booked to stay in a campsite here, but after arriving at 19:15 and the reception closing at 19:00, I learnt over the phone that I'd have to pay 25€ to stay here, without even access to so much as a toilet! Ridiculous! But honestly, my timing could scarcely have been better, for otherwise, I wouldn't have met Maya. Maya immediately offered to help, allowing me to stay in the awesome trailer house she and her boyfriend had built, where I'd only have to pay the campsite owner 5€. Herself, a kind and enthusiastic geology student; she shared the amazing story how she and her boyfriend had cycled 15,000 km around Europe in 8 months before they'd even started university (makes this journey look pathetic huh, and honestly they're both massive inspirations for that) and then she even proceeded to show off by reciting 100 digits of pi like it was nothing hahah (ok, nerd). For real though, I am so thankful to Maya for her help, even being so kind as to cook me dinner; and she might just have convinced me to stop being a pussy and to just embrace a wildcamp in Germany. I am ever grateful to receive kindness such as I have today.    Leggi altro

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    Gammertingen

    20 luglio 2023, Germania ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    Day 41:
    Distance: 28.70 km (1,355.45 km)
    Steps: 41,436 (1,934,316)
    Move time: 6h43 (299h21)
    Spend: £5.37 (£634.70)

    🇩🇪 Hechingen to Gammertingen. 🇩🇪

    Even when there's a bad day, or there's no place to stay, at least there's always the stars to look up and stare at. Keep smiling :)Leggi altro

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    Riedlingen

    21 luglio 2023, Germania ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

    Day 42:
    Distance: 29.06 km (1,384.51 km)
    Steps: 42,297 (1,976,613)
    Move time: 7h00 (306h21)
    Spend: £21.90 (£656.60)

    🇩🇪 Gammertingen to Riedlingen. 🇩🇪

    The challenges of each day are always ever so slightly unique. The lay of the land and how it chooses to find me means that no two days are ever the same. But today, I was running on empty in pretty much every sense; out of food, water, gas, sleep, and pretty much anything else you can think of. And so, nature decided to cheer me up and send one of the most disgusting storms I've ever encountered. It's not all bad though, as I did eventually manage to find food and a place to rest, where it's probably no surprise that I've slept for 14 hours straight🥴Leggi altro

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