I remember that I promised to let people know how my walking weekend in the Peak district went.
Well I made it! 11 miles in total starting from Derwent water (where the Dambusters trained) then up to Back tor and Lost Lad before the long trek back.
Many thanks to my fellow walkers who provided encouragement, Martin B, Martin F, Tony and our intrepid organiser Pete L. Many thanks to you all.
The weather could have been better but a little rain never hurt anyone. And with this summer so far I think we were very fortunate. we stayed in Castleton, which is a lovely village with a number of very good pubs serving excellent food and drink.
Now as I ease my aching limbs it has dawned on me what I have done. I'm 57, not fit at all, with dodgy knees and advanced bowel cancer and half way through chemotherapy. Perhaps it was a bit foolhardy even irresponsible but while I can do these sorts of things I will. In general I'm feeling ok. But the more people say 'Are you sure you should be doing this?' the more I will.
I'm living with cancer and living to the best I possibly can.
I've a few weeks before the next adventure, another music festival in August and then the Peterborough Beer festival.
Plus we've already started planning for next year's walking weekend.
