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Hikes and other stuff
Esteem
I know I shouldn’t get my self esteem from what others think. I know that how I feel worth as a person should come from within and not from the praise of others. For example, I shouldn’t look for acceptance of my decisions from friends and family, because they don’t...
I have a limit
One of the best things about long distance hiking is that you can basically eat whatever you want. Assuming of course you can get hold of it. Now, I am partial to a luxury hot chocolate. Some cafes doing better ones than others. Some just put on some cream and a few...
A big thank you
Steve went out of his way a lot to help me today. For a start he relocated himself, midweek, to Appledore, when he’d normally be working in Bristol. He then kept an eye on my location and walked down the path to meet me, which was a welcome surprise. He then bought me...
Like an old friend
At the third time of trying I finally managed to correctly follow the coastal path through Beesands. It’s not a massive difference to the overall distance but it was certainly satisfying. Even though it is signed it just doesn’t look like there is a path that way....
Don’t sweat the little stuff
It’s been a funny day today. So much has gone well but I have been a little grumpy. Just worried about a few bits and bobs. Power is my biggest concern. One battery bank is totally empty and the other is at 50%. When trying to calm myself down I was thinking, well,...
Normal service is resumed
I had a nice, controlled start to the day. I’d told the lady who owned the campsite that I’d pick up my battery bank at 8am. It was only 7am so I had plenty of time to get washed and pack up all my stuff. Then I’d grab my battery bank on the way out.I walked along the...
Maybe
Today has been more about people than walking. Its filled me with delight, but also made me feel sad and powerless. Made me think I should be doing more. I’ve definitely seen the best in people. But I’ve also seen people who are struggling, with addiction, with their...
Don’t worry – you’ll burn it off
Well this was the day when I could have thrown in the towel. It was as simple as, can I walk, or can’t I. My Dad cautioned me about doing myself permanent injury, which was good advice, so I wouldn’t have carried on if I’d needed anything stronger than a knee support...
My garden wish
Today took me from my camping spot overlooking Sea Town, over the Golden Cap, into Charmouth. Then onto Lyme Regis, through a forest to Seaton and then finally onto a campsite slightly inland after Branscombe Bay. It was a good day although slightly marred at the end...