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Having been spoiled by Judith, and given Peter’s tired feet from the day before, we decided to send Peter and the packs on ahead to our next destination by taxi.  Ken, Scott and I headed out on our own, carrying very little and hoping the forecast rain would miss us. I did leave a goodContinue reading “September 11. Lenham Dog and Bear Hotel to Wye New Flying Horse Inn. 22 km.”

Oh, the luxury!  Judith showed up at 830 am and after some last minute hugs, took our bags and Rawley away, having offered to transport them to our next port of call. We are so thankful for this as it ended up being a very long 25 km day, with some heavy rain in theContinue reading “September 10. Aylesford Priory to Lenham. 25 km.”

Pepper just wanted someone to play with. I felt obliged to do so! How could anyone resist that face?!? Waiting for the taxi – guilt-free. As we had not taken a break since August 31st, we decided to taxi 20 minutes to our next destination and have a rest day. The Friars. Pilgrim accommodations.  ThereContinue reading “September 9. Rest day at The Friars in Aylesford. And meeting up with our 2022 Camino Angels!”

We just love Eynsford, with its quintessential sweet shop, ford across the River Darent and the Castle Hotel. Cars go over the single lane ancient bridge while trucks, busses and tractors go through the ford. This would never be allowed in Canada as there are fish in the stream but we saw plenty of troutContinue reading “September 8. Eynsford to Wrotham Heath.  19.5 grueling km on the A20.”

Beautiful walking today along the Darent Valley Path. Mostly through wooded trails along the Darent River. Peter was happy to get away from the city and town streets which are just filled with trash, despite litter barrels everywhere. Scott is always way ahead and he and Ken have to wait for the “goobers” to catchContinue reading “September 7 Dartford to Eynsford 14 km”

The plan was to catch the bus from High Street in Plumstead, get off at Woolwich Arsenal, then walk down to the dock to catch the Uber boat to take us to London Bridge pier, and then a 5 minute walk to Southwark Cathedral.  We get to the bus stop, surrounded by humanity, and someoneContinue reading “September 5 and 6. Let the walking begin…not to mention…a mother’s best laid plans evaporating.”

Yesterday and today were “get acclimatized” days, free days in London.  Wednesday we spent some time in the Borough Market beside Southwark Cathedral, where we will begin our walk, strolled beside the Thames and explored the HMS Belfast, a storied light cruiser who began her days at the beginning of World War 2, presided overContinue reading “September 4 London”

SEPTEMBER 3. Following a 4 hour ride from Edmonton to Calgary International in a sauna (Flix bus air conditioning was not working), including a detour onto gravel roads due to an accident on Hwy 2, our Westjet flight left on time and arrived an hour early – wootwoot! Sadly the lady beside me who startedContinue reading “We’ve arrived in London!”

Mr. Too Tough and Mrs Weak and Spindly take to the vias again! This time both Scott and Peter are joining us for the walk, hoping we make the three month journey in good heart and health.   First, the Francigena Britannica from London to Canterbury (a repeat of 2023), onto Dover and the ferry toContinue reading “And another walking adventure begins!”