One year on

Ana Maria and I can't believe that over a year has elapsed since we started the walk back in April 2010.  We have been re-reading the blog on a daily basis, which has been a lot of fun.  One of the things we remember most is the large number of people we met on the walk, many of whom still keep in touch!

On the Charity Fundraising side we managed to raise over £5500 of which just over £2000 was raised in Gibraltar for a local charity "Research into Childhood Cancer".  The balance went to the Sam Beare Hospice in Weybridge.  Only yesterday we got another donation of £10!

On our return to the UK we gave a presentation to our local neighbourhood association.  Many of our neighbours had been very supportive of our efforts and it was a way of thanking them.  If anyone is interested, Ana Maria and I are happy to give presentations for your local charity, whatever that might be.

During the walk which covered almost 1000 miles I suffered a stress fracture in my left foot.  This has kept me out of action for almost a year and the very few walks I have attempted have proved very painful!  Recently Ana Maria and I walked about 5 miles of the South West Coast Path and I am happy to say that my foot, although a little sore, endured the rough terrain!  We also made a short trip to Lydford Gorge, which we last visited over 20 years ago!  Naturally we had to pick a very wet day and the photograph shows just how wet we got!

So long as my foot holds up we will continue to enjoy our walks.  We were aiming for the whole of the South West Coast Path which is about 600 miles long - perhaps we can do it bit by bit!

Our thanks to all those who continue to support our chosen charities.

Robert & Ana Maria