A Bug's Life

I'm fit for the walk, but it will be very muddy underfoot. Those who thought it might be fun to meet me in a pub at the end - the landlord will be saying "Not in those muddy boots, you're not!" I have brought a couple of stout carrier bags for the rest stops I hope to make, I can't carry much especially a change of shoes.

doubtingmichael warned me last night that the rowers had been called to have their morning rowing cancelled, with the overnight rain and the winds gusting to 24mph. I might have been a little blasé - winds? Pah. It's not meant to be a pleasant walk. But I don't know what winds that strong are like. They look pretty gusty. I hope they're on my back, not in my face.

I get of the train at Ely at 9am and the sun sets at 4pm, which is an incentive to keep the pace up, though the last 2-3 miles are through town so that's less of a worry.

I'm glad I don't have to worry about being homeless in this. <-- shameless emotional blackmail to encourage donations to Shelter.

And thank you to everyone who has given their support, in words and/or money, this has raised £282 so far. Awesome!

http://www.justgiving.com/BradshawWalk

As I said on Twitter: 20.1 miles, 42000 steps, 7.5 hours, 3 blisters, 0 getting losts, 2 muddy boots, £312.50 donated, thanks to all for your support. Cold, windy and muddy but no rain, and only a day after schedule.

If you have been waiting for me to finish it before donating money, now is your time!

http://www.justgiving.com/BradshawWalk