LETJOG – Day 5: Saturday 22 May – PORT ISAAC to BUDE (28 miles) Today might very well turn out to be one of the longest walking days of my whole trek. The LETJOG formula, allocating 30 minutes per brewery visit, is an adjunct to the established Naismith rule (one hour for every three miles,Continue reading “The Long Run”
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Blowin’ In The Wind
LETJOG – Day 4: Friday 21 May – ST MAWGAN to PORT ISAAC (19 miles) My first solo walking day. With the strong westerlies at my back, even the rain, unrelenting but light, and the cool conditions, might have proved quite conducive to walking. But the variable gusts and localised eddies, at times, made evenContinue reading “Blowin’ In The Wind”
On The Beach
LETJOG – Day 3: Thursday 20 May – ST AGNES to ST MAWGAN (19 miles) They tell me “there’s no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate gear”. Well, I like to think I’ve got all the gear I need (or can carry) with me, for every eventuality. But today we definitely had some trulyContinue reading “On The Beach”
Walking On Sunshine
LETJOG – Day 2: Wednesday 19 May – HAYLE to ST AGNES (19 miles) Well, who would have thought that a solo trek, 300 miles from home, could prove to be such a social occasion? Another day walking in the wonderful company of Philip, then tea and homemade scones, en route, with good friends IsabelleContinue reading “Walking On Sunshine”
Morning Has Broken
LETJOG – Day 1: Tuesday 18 May – LAND’S END to HAYLE (21 miles) First, another thank you to Philip and Carenza, my hosts of last night. I thought that my suggestion of an early start today might cause havoc in the Wilton household, but after emerging into their kitchen at 7 am, my guiltContinue reading “Morning Has Broken”
The Night Before
It is a warm feeling indeed, lying fed and rested tonight, at the Cornwall home of our dear Berkhamsted friends Philip and Carenza, and reflecting on the activities of the last few weeks in getting to this point. A relief, in a way, that the preparation is done, and that the walking can start! PartContinue reading “The Night Before”
LETJOG – Thank You All!
Before I leave for Cornwall I would like to say a massive thank you, to !!! EVERYBODY !!! When I set out, in earnest, to proceed with LETJOG, I had absolutely no idea of how the walk would be received by family and friends. I have to say that the response, from so many, hasContinue reading “LETJOG – Thank You All!”
The Hospice of St Francis
Having reflected earlier this week on the mission and work of Mind and of Parkinson’s UK, this morning, whilst I finish the packing of my rucksack, I am taking a few moments to reflect on The Hospice of St Francis, the third charity that LETJOG is supporting. The Hospice of St Francis website can beContinue reading “The Hospice of St Francis”
Turning Water into Beer
The brewery drop-ins, and once in Scotland the distillery visits, that I am proposing during LETJOG, do not represent my central challenge, rather the indulgence of a passion for real ale (and the occasional whisky), and an excuse for conversation, common interest and camaraderie on my northward journey. For such a simple product, usually comprisingContinue reading “Turning Water into Beer”
Parkinson’s UK
On Wednesday, I referred you all to Mind, one of the charities that LETJOG is supporting, and to their support of Mental Health Awareness Week. Parkinson’s UK is the second of the charities that LETJOG is aiding, and, as I put in place final preparations for my journey to Cornwall on Monday, I am spendingContinue reading “Parkinson’s UK”
