Well here I am enjoying a much needed cup of tea at a friendly local Little Chef. Cor this is getting tough! As I found out today, navigating through the Doncaster area is pretty tricky - more suited to travelling by car than on foot. I started off in good weather and good spirits and pretty much on target but it was when I reached the outskirts that I got into trouble. To cut a long story short an area which will remain nameless turned out to be a bit frightening so following my motto of safety first, I reluctantly took a bus sideways into Doncaster (hopefully sideways isn't cheating) and got myself back onto a road North, navigating through local towns and staying off the A19 which didn’t have a footpath.
While I was pausing at a bus stop (not taking the bus!) a group of schoolgirls passed me and having asked me for money one of them threw a handful of conkers through a telephone box window, smashing it spectacularly. I decided to make a swift exit from the scene of the crime and strode forth hoping that I looked like I knew where I was going.
The good news is that I made it to my hotel, (and past my planned end point for the day), unscathed! The old blisters are better but I can feel some new ones making themselves known. Tomorrow is another day, aiming for Selby...
This is great progress Mary! Well done - you look as though you could do with a shot of Whiskey in your tea! Good to hear the old blisters are better - feet hardening up! We are glued to your blog and progress - keep it up - sideways is definitely not cheating and safety first is the only motto! Keep going! Love from us all x x x x
ReplyDeleteMary you are doing really well, my thoughts and prayers are with you all the way.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Love Margaret Staunton xx