A few days in Forest Gate catching up with old friends Chris and John, doing a bit of last minute shopping for walking gear then off to Sevenoaks for a couple of days with David and cousin Heather, including a trip to Brighton, Rottingdean and the Sussex Downs.
Deer at Knole Park, Sevenoaks
The Olde Black Horse, Rottingdean, where Tom Copper was the licensee in the 19th century.
This last week has seen us ease off on the walking and ramp up the indulgence as we fell prey to the temptations of London. My rationalisation is that we are "tapering" for the big walk!
Big concern during the week that the Chilean volcanic ash cloud drifting over Australia would keep Gen & Geordie from getting to the start of the walk on time but we think they are now in the UK and as our train speeds north through a wet Lancashire we are hoping they'll be waiting for us in Whitehaven.
That will be an occasion worth a celebratory pint!
Good to read latest news, though we're dubious about the easing up on the walking and the temptations of London ! Hope you haven't lost too much of that French fitness and that the weather smiles on you as from Monday. We're expecting a sunny 30°C here tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you on this first day of your walk ! Lots of love
ReplyDeleteRottingdean eh... sounds like a cue to me!
ReplyDeleteSportsmen arouse the morning is clear,
The larks are singing all in the air.
Sportsmen arouse the morning is clear,
The larks are singing all in the air.
Go and tell your sweet lover the hounds are out,
Go and tell your sweet lover the hounds are out,
Saddle your horses, your bridles prepare,
We'll away to some cover to seek for a hare.
Wonderful reading the blog! And was that really Irene planking in the photos of Moucherotte?
Lots of love (and envy) from Dieter and Rae.