I had strange dreams all last night. I dreamt someone came up the stairs to where we were staying and I woke hearing footsteps on the stairs. And this morning the key lock was set on the right code and Noel had scrambled it when we came in. It was a little strange. Also heard other strange noises. Noël said it was the heating but when I got up to see it was ice hitting the skylight.
We waited hoping that the rain would melt the ice but alas it did not. 200 meters after leaving our accommodation I said I need my yaktrax on (ice/snowgrippers). Noël wasn’t convinced they would work but he humored me and we put them on. He was very pleased. He said they work in ice, snow and mud!! Unfortunately the metal coils can rip the rubber which is what happened with mine but they still worked.
Once again the stop we had planned and that google said was open was not. So after 12 kms we had to keep walking. Only another 8,4 kms. We sat for about three minutes in a dry bus stop but the wind was too cold and we were getting chilled. We had food with us but it was too cold to stop and get it out and try to eat it. Our mittens/gloves were sopping wet.
We made it to our accommodation thank goodness and got out of our wet things. Fortunately our clothes were bone dry under all our gear. We ate a sandwich and I sat fully clothed in the sauna trying to thaw.
After shower we are warming up and waiting to order some dinner in. It will probably be lunch tomorrow as well considering how things are going for us. 😂
As we have mentioned we are using our walk to raise awareness for cancer research. The challenge of this walk reminds us that those who have cancer and are getting treatment often have a long and difficult road ahead of them. They are faced with obstacles, ups and downs, and very hard days. Thank you to those who have contributed and if you are so inclined please help us with this important cause.
Tripping Into Grace 