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Day 37 Bigbury on Sea to Salcombe 01.06.2011

“June is busting out all over!” and, indeed she is! A Gold Star day! Because of manoeuvres we didn’t cross the Avon ferry as we had to leave Ian’s car in Salcombe and Dave and MPP dropped us back into … Continue reading

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Day 36 Wembury to Bigbury on Sea 31.05.2011

Really far too tired and had too much Katy Rose again to blog but suffice to say it has been one of the best days yet! Walking today were me, Fizzy, Russ, Ian, Dave and MPP with Gill as back … Continue reading

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Day 35 Plymouth to Wembury Ferry 30.05.2011

A day of contrasts. Walking team today consisted of Loob, Russell, Fizzy (hooray – back in the team), Gill, Amy, Mick, Ange, Joe, Dave, MPP, Ryan and Ben (Dave’s sons), Ian (Russ’s bruvva), Leigh, Brenda and Charlie the dog. We … Continue reading

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Day 34 Downderry to Plymouth 29.05.2011

More dreary weather to start the day, however we’re English and we were out to enjoy ourselves! Walking team today were me, Russell, Dave, MPP and Mark. We left our camp site (formerly a gun battery built in 1890) and … Continue reading

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Day 33 Polruan to Downderry 28.05.2011

Firstly, a big thanks to Steve Mitchell of Sid Valley Garage in Sidford for performing emergency surgery on Topsy and saving the day! A bright and early start to leg it down to Polruan to make up for lost time! … Continue reading

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Rest Day 27.05.2011

A day of rest at home but couldn’t resist showing you all a picture of the owl we found in the road last night and which we had to look after until the RSPB picked him up today. How cute … Continue reading

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Day 32 Polkerris to Fowey 26.05 2011

As dictated by Russell Smith! “On one of the finest nights of the year with badgers snuffling and pheasants pheasanting I awoke at 12.30 am, 1.30, 2.30 (Chinese dentist), 3.30 admitted defeat and retired to the campsite laundry (also Chinese) … Continue reading

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Day 31 Mevagissey to Polkerris Beach 25.05.2011

Dropped at Mevagissey by the wonder woman that is Mary Orsman! We collected Dave and MPP from the Ship Inn, stocked up on pasties for lunch and set on our way up the cliff! Another gorgeous day and a beautiful … Continue reading

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Day 30 Portloe to Mevagissey 24.05.2011

What a difference a day makes! 24 little hours! A beautiful, beautiful day and spirits in the team today (Russ, me, Fizzy and her new mate Dylan the black labrador) were high. Mary decided to give us a treat and … Continue reading

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Day 29 Falmouth to Portloe 23.05.2011

Dear Charlie Dean, How I have been missing canine company – it was so good of you to come down and see me last weekend even if you didn’t manage the whole walk! When you grow up you’ll be able … Continue reading

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