Post Script

Its all over, back at work and normality.
Is becoming a memory and difficult to believe it was us that did it. We were so lucky in many ways.
The weather the week before we went was dreadful and this week has again been wet and miserable.
For our two weeks the sun shone on the righteous, apart from the last day. Also as we were so late in the year we had the walk to ourselves, often we did not see any other people all day. I do not think it would have been as enjoyable if we had been part of a procession of walkers. We were turning the lights off behind us.
Because of age related memory loss, and because I can we have decided to make a book of our adventure. This will be both a printed book and an Ebook! This new technology does not frighten me (much).
So if anyone is now shy about any of their rude or cruel comments, let me know now.
Duncan

Robin Hoods Bay

 

 

Day 16 Grosmont to Robin Hood's Bay

We only had internet access for 5 minutes in Grosmont, so have not seen the blog for 2 days. It seems it was hijacked on day 14, with some great stuff – Trot what hidden talents you have.

Anyway we have finished, Geordie Boy has left me and returned to Chester. We have arranged to meet up again at Christmas 2012.

First the daily log, worst weather of the whole journey. We have been so lucky, we cannot complain of one day of cold, wind and torrential rain. Still had 14 miles to do, it was wet and boggy. But had a welcome break at the Foss Falls Tea Room, met two lovely ladies – who will now say something nice if they post a comment!

Even More Pictures

The last couple of miles are on the coastal clifftop, it was tough in gale force winds. When we got to Robin Hood’s Bay there was a great welcoming committee. I really am grateful to Pip and Paul for making the long journey to meet us. Also Jen, Mark, Shirley and Pauline – and for our gifts.

The sea was high and the slipway where you traditionally dip feet in the North Sea was roped off. We went over the rope only to be hit by a large wave. Also threw our stone from St Bees beach into the sea.

After the usual beer in Wainwright’s Bar, we all returned home.

Well that’s it we did it. Both of us cannot believe we have done it, and how good we feel.

Thanks to everyone who has visited the blog and to those who have posted comments. It has been fun for us and we thank you for the company.

If you are thinking of doing the Coast to Coast our advice is: Plan it, Book it, Train for it and do it. Its worth it.

There are no photographs today, cos Peter has taken the camera home. Will post some later, and hopefully a posting from Peter.

But as the say at the end of Loony Tunes

That’s all Folks!

Duncan