Sat. 1st Oct. 2011:South Haven Point, Studland Bay

Sunday 25 September 2011

Day 24: Sun 25th Sept Torcross to Paignton

Alas Jack was out on the coast til it was nearly dark to complete his scheduled mileage.  By the time I’d gathered him up, driven us to our new caravan home near Dawlish, cooked the usual boring pasta (I’m allowed to say that; Jack isn’t!) and massaged the well known heel,  there was not much time left for the scribe to work on the blog. So here’s today’s saga.
It started off with a long, flat run along Slapton Lea in, believe it or not, low heavy cloud and rain. In fact he soon texted me to request a change from trainers to walking boots knowing that the cliffs would be extremely muddy and wet and he would have a better grip with boots. That accomplished, off he went and we met some time later in Dartmouth where the clouds had cleared and it turned out to be a pleasant sunny afternoon. After a bite to eat Jack left me to take the ferry over the river Dart and continue on his eastward journey. He managed yet again to get a free crossing  upon making his GOSH running vest obvious to the ferryman and relating the tale of his efforts! The next section was as tough as most sections are and he eventually appeared on Paignton’s prom where I was waiting.
Jack will be back tomorrow for the next exciting episode - don't miss it!

2 comments:

  1. Good to talk to you, Pat. Can't believe the weather you have experienced it must have been the wettest September on record. It makes the magnificent challenge even more remarkable. The forecast is good so all the best for the final week. See you soon. Love Jill & John

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  2. Good to see a photo of the other hard worker too ! Glad all is going well the weather looks good for your last week -- bet you just can't believe it can you ?! Luv Pam & Pete xxx

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