Wednesday, 23rd July

Yesterday (Tuesday), we walked from Hay-on-Wye to Llanvihangel. We walked up a very steep incline, but were rewarded at the top by some spectacular views of Herefordshire. We slept in a 14th century CofE church, next to the graveyard, so I was thankful to no longer be on my own! The 12th century local inn used to double as a court room, and people caught stealing sheep would be hanged from the stair-case railing!
Phil, Luke and I are now in Monmouth, which is a very interesting town. We enjoyed looking at Monmouth Bridge, which is the only remaining medieval bridge in Britain. Monmouth is also home to the White Castle, which was the birth-place of Henry V in 1387.
We are all healthy and happy and will soon be leaving the welsh hills behind us.

Tuesday, 22nd July

After conquering my journey today, I spent a bit of time resting in Wales' Oldest Inn - The Skirrid Inn. Some interest from locals and passers-by throughout the day, with the common question of 'Are you doing that walk now!?'. I am staying in the parish church in Llanvihangel Crucorney tonight, just north of Abergavenny. I'm certainly covering some distance! Tomorrow, my journey continues to Monmouth ...

Monday 21st June

Rest day in Hay-On-Wye today. Of all things to do, I took a leisurely stroll to cover 4 miles of tomorrow's walk (to make it a little easier)! Then, I spent some time looking around the shops in the town. Weather is still wonderful!
I was delighted to see an article about "End to End" on the Nazarene Church website. Read it here; http://www.ncnnews.com/nphweb/html/ncn/article.jsp?id=10013811&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ncnnews+%28Nazarene+Communications+Network+News%29

Saturday, 19th July

Yesterday (Friday), I reached Knighton. Luke has returned home to attend a family wedding (we made it to the train station for him to catch his train home, with only 6 minutes to spare!) He will join me again on Sunday. So, for today, I have been walking on my own, for the first time since this adventure began.
Along the way, on my walk to Kington today, I stopped at The Stag Inn. The staff and management there were extremely helpful and generous. I enjoyed a great meal and a lovely cup of tea. I even received an unexpected proposal of marriage. Don't worry, Ruth, I politely declined.
Many thanks to my wonderful host for this evening, Maureen Weston.

Friday, 18th July

Unfortunately, Phil suffered with extreme blisters and bravely struggled on for two days. However, yesterday morning he made the sensible decision to go home and repair his feet. The good news is that he hopes to return and join us on Monday. Good on you Phil.
Luke and I have continued walking and have had to go through some fields of COWS! Anyone who knows me well will understand how much of a challenge that was for me! Not sure who was supporting who, but we made it!
Yesterday, we reached Mainstone, which is a very tiny place surrounded by beautiful countryside. We stayed with Miriam Ellison in her highly recommended B & B 'New House Farm'. Thank you, Miriam, for your generous hospitality.

Article in Engage Magazine

Click on this link to read an article, about End to End on a Shoestring, in Engage Magazine!

http://engagemagazine.com/content/uk-man-walks-1200-miles-charity

This week, I have Luke and Phil walking with me. Luke is taking lots of beautiful photos, so I thought I would share some with you. Thanks, Luke!