Day 25: Mon 26th Sept PAIGNTON to BUDLEIGH SALTERTON

Over 500 miles and still smiling

Day 25 Mon 26th Sept          Paignton to Budleigh Salterton

Hands up all those that have been to Torquay, which offers a strange mixture of the vulgar and the elite, but the jewel in her crown has got to be the seven acres of municipal parkland atop Mount Babbacombe.  The park was given in perpetuity  to the Torquaysian citizenry where they have free access to one of the finest views in England. I know this because I passed through there today under warm sunny skies . With my Achilles albatross round my neck,  sustained only by a wish and a prayer,  as I struggled to come terms with the deteriorating condition . How strange that on the one hand my cardiovascular system is tuned like a formula one racing car, yet on the other hand the wheels keep coming off. Forget physiotherapists but does anyone know of a good car mechanic?

Meanwhile back on the caravan ranch we have at last fathomed out how to light the gas cooker and the gas fire giving us warmth from within and without.  And so to bed.

Ps.You may recall that I am trying to complete the 630 miles of coastal path within 30 days, which is a tall order by anyone’s measure. It now appears that we may well meet our target, and I hope to arrive at South Haven Point around lunchtime this coming Saturday even if only on one leg. Not so much Jack’s dash but more likely Jack’s hop. More details coming later for anyone wishing to join us.