The campsite was next to their wedding barn. The DJ was average. At 2300 there was much zooming of cars, those sad souls remaining were really bad at karaoke until midnight. I awoke around 0300 feeling hungry. The emergency nut supply was ransacked. Must remember to buy more. (I didn’t!) Up at 0600, walking at Continue reading

It’s a good start to the day A dry tent, a 10 hour sleep on a full warming stomach. At Towan Beach this hardy chap sets out rowing For five km we pace each other, as we both turn into calmer locations he gets ahead for the final two km. As I arrive at Place Continue reading

They say “the trail provides”. This morning I experienced it. Thrice! The cafe attendant writes a cryptic note on my sausage roll paper bag. The sun is out as well and little wind. A good day for walking. The Roseland Peninsula has some fine coastline. Flatish pitch on campsite with very little wind forecast. I Continue reading

Surprisingly I don’t sleep well. Being indoors feels stuffy and hot. Even with the window open and the duvet pushed off. I’ve acclimatised to being outside then. Throughout the night the church bells chime and peal. It doesn’t disturb me. The peals are familiar but different with bits missing. I realise with sadness it’s my Continue reading

Fab campsite – it had hedges dividing the site. Why don’t other hillside sites do this to cut down the wind? I suppose views are more important. Though when you’ve spent ten hours looking at a view you want a good night’s kip. For the first time this hike I see an identical tent to Continue reading

I slept long last night. I head back to the coast walking along for a breaky. Talking of pasties I can now buy a different local brand every day, not a Ginsters or Chunk to be seen. Storm Agnes is landing soon. I keep checking the forecast as risk of life in coastal area is Continue reading

Very strong winds overnight, Beaufort 6-8. I slept in until 0700. Groggy slow start. Hand washing then putting on a wet shirt isn’t fun to begin with. Pop a middle layer over, walk hard for 20 minutes , then eat breaky in the sunshine makes things warmer and dryer. This morning over laundry I chatted Continue reading

Awake at 0500, set an alarm for 0700, then arise at 0600 as the buffeting wind and rain make me restless. Amazingly I slept for 5 hours, and the tent stayed up. I break camp and get walking at 0700. Despite the dreary clouds it feels wonderful moving again after sheltering overnight. At an appropriate Continue reading

At Hope Cove a seal bobs by the beach. I eat and drink breaky, he observes. I batch up with other walkers across the golf course. Safety in numbers. An inquisitive spaniel pushes through the gate with me. With a wry look the owner offers me a dog for the morning; If it can carry Continue reading

Up at 0600 to cold, heavy condensation overnight. No breeze has left everything sodden outside my tent inner. I found a blister on a toe – hadn’t felt it! My foot care regime and/or improved skin durability is working well. 👍 Although up early I didn’t leave until 0800. Clothes were so smelly, so a Continue reading