Date: 08/07/2006 13:17:55
hi mark and louise
Mark, hope you are ok i know you want to walk the wall and someday we will.....
Its tough going and when you are a bit older we will do it. Louise it was
lovely in the middle bit of the wall and we can see bits of it next time we are
up..... I dont think you will want to wall it all! Missed you both see you
soon..... Love dad Xxx
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Date: 07/07/2006 16:40:23
no more walking required
We came, we walked, we hobbled and then we contemplated. Now we PARTY!!.
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Date: 07/07/2006 09:54:49
a slow start
After a night sampling the north's finest beverages plus an extra unplanned
excursion from town by del and tony, today we are starting the last leg late
but clean and rested from some of our ills. Best bit is no 40lb backpack.
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Date: 06/07/2006 17:02:23
at wallsend
16 .55 wallsend in 99hrs
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Date: 06/07/2006 13:36:55
damn hot
Little wind, blazing sun and hot tarmac is making todays walk a sweaty affair.
Yet no hills, smooth ground and no more stiles makes for good progress.
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Date: 06/07/2006 12:32:11
almost there
After spending not the most comfortable of nights under canvas ever we are on
our way again. We have stopped at new burn to get more fluids on and some
brunch. we are aiming to hit the end of the wall today, maybe about five o
clock..... But will see how it goes as once again it is very warm......
Injuries are healing and no new ones had my first shot of scotch in years last
night.... Mmmmmm..... And an exhibition to boot!
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Date: 06/07/2006 11:42:32
team is doing well
Taz has been reviewing the teams progress so far and thinks that all the
moaning about blisters and muscles is unfounded. Taz is feeling great, has a
nice tan and has no blisters. Being carried on the back of some one else is the
best way to do this. Come on team almost there.
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Date: 06/07/2006 11:27:16
first glimpses of newcastle
It was a long day yesterday which started at quite a blistering pace. From a
tiny village to the first sights of the city. For some mad reason we decided to
extend the day by another 3 miles with the idea of making today a little easier
and then after a poor nights sleep decided to extend today aswell. Madness.
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Date: 05/07/2006 16:17:51
easing down
Now coming into halton shields and the terrain is flattening off a little
cooler too we mig just see our first rain..... But we are eating up distance
now we are away from the crags but sadly a lot less wall to be seen here. No
new ailments just managing old ones we are still on time.... And within
budget.....
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Date: 05/07/2006 08:04:06
over the hills but still far far away.
Today was the last of the tough walking days as the terrain goes from rocky
crags to more rolling countryside. The walking was made easier by the fantastic
views that unfolded as we crested yet another climb. Pictures have been taken
but no image will convey the impact of the scenery after 6 miles and climbing
500ft. The night was spent in a nice comfortable bed and a chance to rehydrate
our bodies. There has been a few lessons learnt on this trip, dont assume
anything, getting water, buying food, access to banks, in fact anything you
come to expect in your local urban environment. Once more we walk singing a
little tune, thanking the maker of blister packs. stories of Taz and his team
of fluffy walkers continues...
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