Yesterday was easy (walking-wise) but bleak. Grim. Wet. A “stay on the paths, don’t linger” kind of day. Testament to this was a very large bird of prey swooping out of the mist in an attempt to decapitate me. We … Continued
The greatest thing right now is not being followed by horse flies. We have just breathed in two pizzas, a green salad and 2.25 beers. It was hot today, and the temperature is still about 28 °c and it is … Continued
It’s difficult to remember how the day started – it seems so long ago; the day was that epic. The cicero guide warned that it would be ‘the first really hard day’, and it wasn’t joking. For me (R), it … Continued
[Renee] The greatest thing we’ve packed? Tiger balm. Our calves and knees are screaming at the change in levels of activity and the introduction of altitude. Distance: 20.3km Height gain: 766m Height loss: 736m Most exciting bit? Descent into a … Continued
Easier than expected after the Coqs choir and yesterday’s muscle punishment. Still, we each have to remind ourselves that it’s only walking and those little niggly pains are just that; niggly. A lovely climb this morning but very hot. We … Continued
Kms: 21 Actual: 28 Elevation gain: 1004m Elevation loss: 924m Feels like: infinitely more. Walking style: brisk at first, then drunken old person footfalls from km 18 on. Weather: Lovely. Though i have sunburnt elbows. Blister count? Me 1 Renee … Continued
