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Walking across England 03.09-21.10.07

In and around Reeth, United Kingdom

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I am leaving Cairns on September 3, 2007. The flight looks long as I leave home at 4.30am and don't leave Australia until 16.40. We are flying to Manchester and after a day there will take the train to St Bees, near Whithaven in the Lake District. We start the Coast to Coast on Friday 07.09.07.

Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Miss Jane

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Final days

Porto, Portugal | Jan 15 '07 | Reviews: 0

Well after arriving on the train from Largos I had a night in Porto. The next day we rented a car and headed to the Duoro valley where we found goo... Continue reading »
2

Chester

Chester, United Kingdom | Sep 03 '07 | Reviews: 0

Arrived after a long trip in cramped conditions via Bangkok. Bangkok has a flash new airport which gave us some walking practice. Heathrow and then... Continue reading »
3

\I am in love

Grasmere, United Kingdom | Sep 08 '07 | Reviews: 0

The Lake District is amazing, it is like walking across the top of the world. The first two days were wonderful weather, a little misty today. Megan h... Continue reading »
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Reeth

Reeth, United Kingdom | Sep 14 '07 | Reviews: 0

Well it is ages since \i have met a computer but \i now have a little time to let people know that \i am not lying at the bottom of a tarn. I have... Continue reading »
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Richmond

Richmond, United Kingdom | Sep 15 '07 | Reviews: 0

Today we have only walked 11 miles, and it was an easy walk without too many climbs. Over the last 10 days we have met a lot of great people and we wa... Continue reading »
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Danby Wiske

Danby Wiske, United Kingdom | Sep 17 '07 | Reviews: 0

Today has been easy after a nice rest day in Richmond. We started with a lovely sunny morning but many people are doing twice the distance that we hae... Continue reading »
7

I have done it!

Robin Hood's Bay, United Kingdom | Sep 22 '07 | Reviews: 0

Well I have walked 307 kms in 16 days and still have feet that work!. It has been an amazing trip, we finished it in sunshine yesterday and woke to... Continue reading »
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Old Friends

Knaresborough, United Kingdom | Sep 24 '07 | Reviews: 0

Well the Squeeze Stiles (small gaps in the stone fences which are as they are described,) the climb over stiles (which cause a groan as some days w... Continue reading »
9

Switzerland, how amazing

Martigny, Switzerland | Oct 05 '07 | Reviews: 0

I arrived in Switzerland after a lovely night with a Guidance Officer friend and her partner in London. They gave me instructions on how to get to... Continue reading »
10

Not so good

Lisbon, Portugal | Oct 07 '07 | Reviews: 0

I have had a bit of a rough time in some ways. I have had some low grade infrection and now have a very robust cold and cough which is noisy and un... Continue reading »
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Last week in Portugal

Porto, Portugal | Oct 15 '07 | Reviews: 0

Well after arriving on the train from Largos I had a night in Porto. The next day we rented a car and headed to the Duoro valley where we found good f... Continue reading »
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London

London, United Kingdom | Oct 26 '07 | Reviews: 0

A lovely visit with Donna and Simon near Oxford meant I got to enjoy an Italian wine tasting which Donna organised. From Oxford we have took a... Continue reading »

Hazed on Aug. 17, 2007 @ 11:48AM said

Thinking of you as you are now in the air. Have a great trip, and enjoy every moment. Dad.

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The Fargos on Aug. 17, 2007 @ 11:48AM said

Rolling green fields, quaint villages, warm pubs, B&Bs and a little bit of exercise...sounds divine. Looking forward to reading the details Jane!

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Miss Jane on Aug. 17, 2007 @ 11:48AM said

Hi BobK I would be delighted to talk to you about my trip. My email is janeb@austarnet.com.au, it might be a quicker way of giving you some information about a great walk cheers Jane

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Burtons on Aug. 17, 2007 @ 11:48AM said

Enjoy this wonderful experience. We are all thinking of you - having only just recoverd from Nick's 18th on Saturday. Thanks for your good wishes. Wendy, Adam, Kate and Nick

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Keila on Aug. 17, 2007 @ 11:48AM said

Hi Jane - Bon Voyage - hope you don't limp all the way, and don't drink too much wine! (P.S. this site seems to cause our 'cookie guard' a lot of angst!!) Ciao!

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Mike and Andrea on Aug. 17, 2007 @ 11:48AM said

Sounds great Jane! I'd love to do something like that one day. I'll keep track of your travels. Have a great time!

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bobk on Aug. 17, 2007 @ 11:48AM said

My wife and I want to do the walk across England. Did you have to reserve B&B's far in advance - is so how far? I am a Yank and taught school in Ocean Shores, near Byron Bay in 2001. Now retired, ready for a walk about. Any advice to help us plan a walk would be appreciated. Thank you. bobk

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bobk on Aug. 17, 2007 @ 11:48AM said

Do you have a full summary of your trip across England anywhere. I have read the daily blogs. bobk

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Keila on Aug. 17, 2007 @ 11:48AM said

Hi Jane, Can't say I've been following your progress, but FANTASTIC that you've completed it - and with good weather to boot (pun intended). Look forward to hearing about it over a drink some time soon in Cairns. Enjoy the rest of your time overseas. Lots of love from Henri and I - Keila

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Charie on Aug. 17, 2007 @ 11:48AM said

Don't worry about fitness, just think all those English pubs along the way....

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DesleyR on Aug. 17, 2007 @ 11:48AM said

Miss Jane I am most impressed. A walking holiday sounds very relaxing. You'll have time to smell the roses along the way...

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