Posts Tagged ‘guthook’
SOUTH DOWNS WAY – DAY 8 – EXCEAT TO EASTBOURNE
The one where I became a thru-hiker and greeted by a surprise guest! WEATHER: Just right! The sun was shining, and a gentle breeze came off the sea, cooling each step. DISTANCE: 10.61 miles I woke up in the small YHA room with its green duvet cover wrapped around my body. I stretched and instantly…
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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 -…
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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…
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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…
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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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The One With Hundreds of Cows! 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. And I’m off… So today is the day when I try something…
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