Early arrival (for me)

22 April 2023

Made it to Kirby Stephen by about 6pm so I could take my time setting up and getting a few things dry.

I’ll be honest, the views in the lakes are more spectacular but I still enjoyed the rolling hills today. Especially as there was far less climbing. I don’t think I could have managed another day in the lakes.

I met a guy from New Hampshire who was also doing the Coast to Coast. We walked together for a bit and it was nice to get to know him. He was staying at hotels and having his luggage carried but he was also 65 and seemed a lot fitter than me. Nice guy – I even remembered he was called Tom.

Here’s a picture of me to prove I’m actually on the walk. There was some suspicion from some at work that I may be cheating!

Little wins – they’ve got phone charging at the campsite and there’s a coop that I’ve got some things from. I’m out in the town on a Saturday night wearing tights, shorts, a down jacket and a hat. I may be in danger! I’ve just bought a pizza (with pineapple on it – apologies to anyone from Italy). Been craving it all day.

I’ve got a few bad blisters but I won’t share a picture of them – it’s not pleasant.

I’m worried about tomorrow. It’s 25 miles and quite hilly. I probably should have split the legs up a bit more. But need to be finished by the 28th so will try my best. I’ll just leave early and take my time.

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