Wed
May
21
2008

Day 10 : Richmond to Ingleby Cross

Steve and Steff and a stretch of tarmac

Rape, more rape and miles and miles of bloody tarmac.

My legs and feet are killing me today. Steff’s achilles has gone considerably worse having vanished down a rabbit hole. We are just keeping our fingers crossed that I will be able to keep up with her for the last few days.

We have travelled through very flat farming country today. What on Earth is rape seed oil used for? I hope it’s good stuff coz it stinks. Now wouldn’t you have thought that a 20 mile walk on the flat would be easy? No. I think it is because we only use one set of muscles. Tomorrow is half the distance with ups and downs. Can’t wait.
For a bit of colour, we’re now sat on the bed pricking and squeezing blisters. Hah! Who said walking is good for you? Actually, what it is good for is meeting some really lovely people. Our host tonight greeted us with a bottle of bubbly. How nice was that?
Something else about the farms around here — mooove over affable sheep, welcome the cow. The baby cows are cute. They are very curious about us as we walk past.

Everyone is watching a football match tonight. Manchester Rovers versus Chelsea Villa…or something. When does the cricket restart?

A bit more colour. Knickers, socks and tee shirts are all washed and drying on the radiator. This high tech clothing is brilliant. Still can’t believe that Steff is painting her nails again! What is that all about?

Thanks to everyone who left us a comment. It is really nice to know that others are taking an interest and supporting us.

Steff just finished her nails.

— Steve

Posted by Geoff Riley, May 21, 10:55 pm
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  1. So, on Tuesday Wainwright said “tomorrow is mud, mud and more mud”. All I can say is thank goodness for the tarmac somebody’s laid in the last 30 yrs since he walked the walk!

    — Harry the Dad · May 22, 10:07 am · #

  2. Hi you two sorry not been on before, just lazy i guess.
    Rape seed to answer your question is produced for its oil which at the moment is being fed in to most diesel 4×4s like my Pajero smells like a chippy van.
    Hope the legs feel better get some rub on them.
    all the best, will meet up when you get back.

    — Andy Openshaw (OPY) · May 22, 11:32 pm · #

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