Monday August 14 Claybank to Blakey Ridge 8.3 miles

Sent to me today from someone I love dearly:

I am putting out prayers of ease, health, wellness, prosperity for myself and loved ones from this day onwards!

I will walk with this today.

Porridge was a different experience this morning. A glass of drambouie came on the side to pour over the porridge!


That was the medicine we all needed to lift our spirits as we set out.

The day's walk was short and easy.  After one steep climb, we remained on the crest, walking across the moors on an old railroad bed.  The wind blew intensely but it is warm and our Goretex protected.  B&K walked ahead with the Aussies and Evelyn.  Craig and I enjoyed a mostly silent time, walking in sight of each other but immersed in our own experience. This way of walking  is familiar to us and we can lapse into it easily. It works well to re-set. And appreciate.  And feel grateful.  And feel joyful.  And all that stuff!! 

Now we're in our room waiting for our luggage to arrive.  The happy sounds of people visiting outside on the picnic tables waft in and I think I'll enjoy a rest as I wait to play bridge.  Tonight the group of us will dine together. 

A good day!


Since I didn't know about the snakes and ticks they couldn't hurt me, rightn?


My new rainhat.  Quite the fashionista, eh?

And S'Moors as Craig coined the term:


The Lion Inn.  We're all staying here.  Only place around.


Face stone at Ulla Moor; Kevin rewarded with ale at the Lion Inn.


Arriving at 1PM we had the entire afternoon at the Lion's Inn to play bridge!

We're on a roll!!


Dinner with Evelyn and the Aussies.  

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