Adventure Journals
SOUTH DOWNS WAY – DAY 7 – LEWES to EXCEAT
DAY 7 – ONCE UPON THE SOUTH DOWNS WAY The one with the bull, the rain, and the discovery that waterproof socks are not always waterproof! WEATHER: Rain! Then drizzle, then overcast. DISTANCE: 18 miles LOCATION: Lewes to Alfriston and finally Exceat. It’s now 4.30am, and the romantic idea of watching the sunrise while sipping…
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The one where we acted like teenagers!! WEATHER: A mix of hot, windy and cool. DISTANCE: 18 miles (according to Jason or 20.4 miles according to my watch!) LOCATION: Truleigh Hill to Lewes SUMMARY A fantastic day and lots giggles, especially at the end of the day! THE LONG WINDED VERSION: 6 am -…
Read MoreSOUTH DOWNS WAY – DAY 5 | AMBERLEY TO TRULEIGH HILL
The one where I’m joined by an excitable Jason! WEATHER: Hot until midday, then overcast for later afternoon. DISTANCE: 16.54 miles LOCATION: Amberly to Truleigh Hill SUMMARY THE LONG WINDED WAFFLY VERSION 🌅 I watch the sun come up through the door of my tent and finally get out of bed around 6 am.…
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The one with the sexy male runner at 6 am! WEATHER: Another scorcher! DISTANCE: 14.62 miles LOCATION: Cocking to Amberly SUMMARY 📚 Today I plugged myself into an audiobook and the miles flew by! 🚶🏻♂️ Colin, a fellow hiker gave up and caught the bus home. It’s too hot! 🏕 I decide that wild…
Read MoreTEN BACK PACKING LESSONS LEARNED FROM WALKING THE SOUTH DOWNS WAY
Many people may think that I am a seasoned hiker/camper, but in reality, that is not the case. Yes, I have enjoyed many adventures and even long-distance trails such as the Camino, The Cotswold Way etc, but on all of those trails, I slept in a comfortable bed, not a tent. Camping whilst hiking is…
Read MoreSOUTH DOWNS WAY – DAY 3 | BURITON TO COCKING
The one with the penis display! WEATHER: A sprinkling of sunshine throughout the day with a nice cool breeze. Perfect walking weather. DISTANCE: 16.49 miles in total LOCATION: Buriton to Cocking SUMMARY A fantastic day with spectacular views. I just took my time and didn’t rush as today’s hike was only 10-11 miles… or so…
Read MoreWHAT LEVEL OF SPANISH DO I NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAMINO?
Do I need to speak Spanish to walk the Camino? It would be very arrogant for any future pilgrim to expect the people of Spain to speak English. Yes, in the big towns and larger villages, you will often be greeted in English (the Spanish can spot us a mile off!), but in the smaller…
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The One Where I Slept In The Pub Garden! I am writing a travelogue book for this particular trail, which will be too long for a blog entry. Please enjoy the highlights below and I will keep you posted on the final development of the book. WEATHER: Friggin hot! DISTANCE: 18.05 miles in total LOCATION:…
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