Today is a rest day. No need to get up too early. Breakfast at 9.00. At 9.50 we left for church in Totnes. We went to Totnes Evangelical Free Church which is a part of the Ichthus Fellowship. The service was good although I felt tired after nine days walking.
After the service we were taken out for lunch at a local carvery in Totnes. Food was good.
Later in the afternoon we ent to Dartington for a leisurely stroll in the grounds which are open to the public free. Really was leisurely.
This evening Adrian has invited around some other friends that we haven't seen for a while. This we will enjoy.
I have now completed 28 days of the Dawdle with 25 still to do so I am over half way and half way as far as distance walked is concerned as well. I have seen a few birds of interest but I took a decision not to have my binoculars with me as walking and birdwatching do not really go together. I have also seen a sand lizard and a slow worm on Studland Heath, a red squirrel on the Isle of Wight and many grey ones elsewhere. Also quite a variety of breeds of farm animals. The scenery has been as diverse as it has been spectacular. I could first see Portland when I was on the Isle of Wight and could still see it yesterday but tomorrow it will pass from view when I pass Start Point. There is fabulous beauty in the different landscapes from marshes and shingle beaches to cliff scenery with chalk cliffs and red sandstone and grey slates and later granite will appear.
My legs and feet are doing really well. Cellulitis has responded to antibiotis and the blisters on my feet have gone, walking speed is good and I'm getting stronger every day on steeper slopes. But I still need prayer for perseverance. Still a long way to go!
Well done Dudley, keep going.. We have friends in Totnes and I can't quite believe you have walked there from Christchurch. The main Hill in the High Street is bad enough! ;-). Seriously, well done!
ReplyDeleteGod bless those feet!
Steve