Travel mojo!

Travel mojo!

It's a thing! I started this trip nervous and hesitant. It made arriving in Thailand after 28 hours hard to get excited about. It's amazing how quickly two smooth days can calm the nerves.

After arriving in Krabi, Thailand yesterday I was exhausted but determined to make the most of my southern beach Thailand experience. So I headed out on a 7 island boating and snorkelling tour. Let's just say that as someone who likes to keep moving enjoying the sun, water, beaches, and boat came effortlessly too me.

It's exactly how the picture show it and the ocean and beaches have to be my favourite that I have ever been too. So refreshing and so warm! Ahh heaven!

Day 2: rock climbing and beaches!

Railey beach is known for its climbing and it did not disappoint. My forearms were pumped up and the views of the surrounding ocean and beaches were spectacular! See if you can spot my blob in the photos! 

I'll be sad to leave the south and head north tomorrow. I sure have enjoyed laying on the beach and enjoying the sun!

Its that time again!

It's that time again! Two weeks of vacation and I am off on an adventure. I am exhausted so I'll just say I have arrived in Thailand safely and eagerly await my brothers arrival to continue my adventure with him. In the mean time some photos of day one in the sun an island hoping boating day! 

Lancaster to Carlisle and Carlisle to Bowness

Yesterday was another lovely day crossing the rolling hills of northern England.  I wish I had some sort if brilliant update from the day but it was a quiet, thoughtful, uneventful, relaxing day. We were able to dodge some rowdy cows (who were blocking our path) and had fun counting sheep (literally, I love how they have #'s spray painted on them).  In total, we covered 14 miles and everything went smoothly.

Today was the last day of our walk and we officially walked across England.  Woo! Go us! Our day started in the rain but after an hour we were dry and walking in tee shirts. It took a bit of time to get out of the city but eventually got along the coast. I think we both had more bounce in our step and enjoyed our last leg of the journey.

I think I'll miss walking beside cows and sheep as we head for Edinburgh tomorrow.

Housesteads to lancaster

Today was a long walking day. We walked for 9.5 hours! Here are some photos from our day.

Wall to housesteads

Why walk to your  hotel... when you could walk past it ?!?!?!

I wish I could say we planned to lengthen our walk today but it wasn't until we hit a museum, and had been walking for what seemed like longer than planned, that we asked to make sure we were going the right direction. Turns out we had walked an hour past our hotel. Oops. I didn't mind but my companion who had hopped out of bed excited for our 12 mile hike this morning was slightly irritated we had now likely done more like 16. I tried to remind him that we got to spend all this precious time together and got to see even more scenary. I'm not sure he was all that thrilled with my enthusiasm and positive thinking.

Today was one of the most beautiful walks as  the book had promised. We started with a slight  detour to a Roman fort outside of collerford and explored a  museum of Roman ruins. It was impressive to see what they were capable of at that time. Then most of our walk was along the wall or past turrets ( remnants of look out points). The wall gradually climbed and gave us a spectacular view. It was breath taking.

Sadly my phone spent most of the day unwilling to turn on so most of the photos are only on my camera. But I will share a few from today.

Tonight we took a little extra time finding our next hotel on our map and we are hopefully ready to find our way tomorrow.

Wylam to wall

So readers, all maybe 6 of you, I have been informed that what happens  on  Hadrian's wall stays on Hadrian's wall.

So today we walked, walked, and even walked some more for a total of 18 miles. Boy, were we both glad we made it. I have to admit I'm quite proud of my dad for pushing himself on this trip. I think he may have realized that his trips around  central park aren't quite the same as 18 miles.

We have had a great time enjoying the scenary and laughing. We had our first glimpses at the wall along with miles of rolling farm land. As well, we said hello to cows, sheep, and unfortunately some stinging nettle (again don't ask... what happens on the wall stays on the wall!).

No new blisters to report.

The you're right tally:

Marley: 5
Greg: 2.

Wallsend to wylam

It is with tired legs and heavy eyes that I write this evening. Today we marched along from wallsend  to wylam, a 15 mile journey, that passed through  Newcastle  before entering the country side.

Although we walked along "the wall", we have yet to see any ruins from it. We should begin to see remnants tomorrow.

Hadrians  wall is one of the oldest pieces of history in England built by the Romans to protect against varies tribes but the Picts  in particular. Today our guide book says we should be able to walk  safely along the wall as the picts are no longer a threat however it did warn us that sometimes the youth of Newcastle are known to tease the walkers. Sadly/ fortunately we made it through without any teasing.

Of note, I have discovered a new medical diagnosis. The "anticipatory  blister". Somehow my dad had a blister before we even started. We wrapped it up for our journey  and it didn't prove a problem. However he has managed to start a large one on the base of his foot. This could be a long journey for the both of us.

Tomorrow we walk 18 miles! Let's hope we don't sprout any more blisters.

I'm right tally:
Marley:4
Greg:2