Today we completed our coast to coast walk for Charlie. The lads have walked 130 miles over a 3 1/2 day period. Day 2 saw them walk from Gisurn to just outside Knaresborough. They made really good time and even found a short cut meaning that they ended the day ahead of schedule. We spent night 3 in a quiet lay by near Green Hammerton. Both men had to endure a cold shower as we couldn't work out how to heat the water (lol). Another good meal of pasta and a cold shandy helped them to both relax. I spent my evening popping Gary's blisters, someone had to do it !! We all slept really well again and were up and ready to go on day 3 by 8am. Day 3 of walking saw us go from Green Hammerton to Malton. We managed to find a lovely camp site, Wolds way caravan and camping, and the kind owner allowed us to stay on the site for a very reduced rate as we were doing a charity event. Thanks go to Derek and Carol Watson and Del for their support and friendliness. The camp was amazing with views all over North Yorkshire. There was also the added bonus of warm showers and a bath. Dan made the most of this and had a shower in the evening and the morning. Gary decided to soak his feet in ice to try and reduce the swelling and aches. It made it easier and less painful as well for me to then sort out the blisters and plasters.
Day 4 our final day of walking and we were up and away just before 8am. Despite the pain Gary was determined to carry on for Charlie. Luckily the route from Malton to Scarborough is generally flat. We arrived into Scarborough at 12.45pm and after meeting up at the harbour car park we all went down onto the beach. Gary took off his boots and just walked out into the sea. Dan didnt even bother to take his boots off. We then went and did as all good tourists do, bought rock, ate seafood and then had fish and chips.
I feel very proud to have been part of this walk and am very proud of Gary and Dan for completing it.