Well -it's all over -we made it! Here are a few photos from our last day and arrival in Robin Hood's Bay where we joined fellow walkers at the Wainwright bar for a local brew in the Bay Hotel. As everyone has done before us since Alfred Wainwright first did this walk in 1971, we went down to the beach, dipped our boots in the North Sea and threw in the pebbles we had carried with us from St Bees. Yeah!!
My feelings at the end? For me the walk was an odyssey, conceived and planned for over a year -something that I had to do. I loved every moment of it, wind rain, sore feet and all and I feel so privileged to have had this chance to walk through some of England's finest countryside and meet such lovely people and raise money for Yes to Life at the same time. I found my walking legs - painful at first but they became stronger and stronger and carried me all that way without too much grumbling. Another really big thing to be grateful for. I managed to be chief map reader and not get us lost too often - a big surprise I must say! I loved having the opportunity to spend two weeks with Imogen who inspired me to challenge myself and to enjoy an outdoor life whatever the weather. Imo went in the sea for a dip after the walk - too chilly for me! That's my main feeling - gratitude for having had this amazing journey with Imogen, David and Vidya and gratitude to all of the people who supported us with their donations and good vibes. Thank you all and thank you Alfred Wainwright!!
Jo
Congratulations on a truly fantastic, inspiring accomplishment! Thanks so much for keeping in touch - looking forward to hearing more in person!
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