I walked, at the age of 70, almost 2,000 kms from the Pyrenees to Northern England. My book - "Vic's Big Walk" – is about the walk - and much else besides. "Living In The Real Cyprus" - quickly followed. Both books are now available in both e-book form and in paperback. The walk raised funds for Pancreatic Cancer research. Just click the blue donate button. All proceeds of all books go direct to the same cause. See below to read about my new fundraising project, Vic Talks The Walk
Monday, July 19, 2010
Day 66. Onward, Ever Onward.
At the Dover Lock yesterday afternoon we had a photo session with the Wigan Observer, had a chat with the two cyclists who were doing Lands End to John o’Groats, ate our evening meal in the pub as a thank-you to the landlord (although this was not a condition of him allowing us to camp overnight in his carpark), and had a good night’s sleep trying not to worry about the rats, ferrets and mink nibbling our wiring.
As usual for the past 8 or 9 days, we awoke to the drumming of rain on the roof. Unusually, the rain stopped as I set out at 7 am. Even more unusually, there was no more rain during the walk. In fact, it is still, so far, a rain-free day.
I walked alone for 6 kms along the Leigh Branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. At the junction where it meets the main line, near Wigan Pier, I met Frank Dawber, the founder and leader of the Walters Walking Club. He had told me to look out for a 6 feet 4 inch, good looking sort of fellow. I can confirm that he is tall.
We walked on, both in good company, to Duxbury, near Adlington, south of Chorley, where Gay was waiting for us. A nice cup of tea, then Frank set off for home and we drove to yet another farm campsite, where we are now located in a field very close to the M61 motorway.
Distance covered. 20.5 kms. 1780.5 to date. 4 more days to go.
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