Well, the walk finished yesterday and I’m sat, on my own in a very quiet house and I’m reflecting on the last 12 days. I’ve already had the urge to get out on my bike and work up a sweat over 9 miles and get the legs working – I may even go out for a walk later!
I’m not sure I’m ready to fully articulate my thoughts about the walk, I think this is going to take some time to sink in.
My Mum asked me earlier “what would you do differently now that you’ve done it?” I replied “not take a pack of cards with me!” I can honestly say I wouldn’t change a thing and I would do it all again tomorrow. I even enjoyed the YHA’s and I don’t really mind the couple of blisters I got. This was a fantastic personal achievement and interestingly our overall total ascent of over 30,000ft is greater than the height of Everest. Now I know comparing the two is just silly, but it gives you and idea of the amount of climbing we have done. The Lakes were undoubtedly the highlight but I also loved the bareness of the moors. I loved brewing coffee everyday and flying the Staffordshire flag whenever we could. Graham was a star, a true friend.
The walk has completely ignited my desire to walk more and challenge myself more, but what next??
Perhaps the biggest thing I have learned is that I have an absolute love for my family and I have missed them terribly.
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well done gents, we have enjoyed reading the blog and checking out the excellent photo's.... what's next!??*? are you mad? well - it has to be 'coast to coast longitudinally does it not?
ReplyDeleteMike - Are you offering to join us? It should only take about 2 months.
ReplyDeleteWell done chaps - Ross I'm proud of you...
ReplyDeleteFantastic achievement and well done to you both. Sod it, pack your day jobs in, walk the UK coast and write a blog/book on the adventure.
ReplyDeleteChicago Addick - What a great idea! Pity that the BBC seem to have the franchise on this concept. But then again............
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