Stage 3: Lymmouth to Combe Martin

Its amazing the difference a day makes. Despite waking to blacks clouds and a spot of rain by the time we set off: 9.10am, the sun had come out and remains with us at 9.15pm! The official website described todays walk as strenuous/challenging and yeh there was some very steep sections BUT the views and weather made all of the hard work bearable. Stunning:  it was the first day when the sea was mostly by our side - only a few woodland sections. The view over Exmoor from Hangman Point (1043ft it is the highest point on the south west coast path) was amazing.
Thanks for the text Liz, didn't see any goats today though, just me and Colin, neither of whom are graceful or agile. 
We both caught the sun today: colin more than me. Tomorrow will need sun cream and hats, its like we're on holiday! 
Fitbit records: 37,976 steps, 16.6miles, 206 flights of stairs. 
Check out the photo's: it may help to understand the choice between a managers meeting or walking 630 miles!

 

    

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  1. Anonymous19 May 2017 at 11:25

    Go Julie Go!!!! (pompoms are a shaking!) Pics are amazing, keep up the good work xx Janet

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    1. Unknown20 May 2017 at 09:46

      Thanks for the encouragement. The scenery is stunning: i think the competitor in you would really enjoy this walk. If we do the coast to coast, you might want to join us? Keep posting xxx

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  2. Anonymous19 May 2017 at 13:24

    We are all with you and thinking of you and also VERY jealous!! Looks amazing xx Michelle, Denise and Jackie

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    1. Unknown20 May 2017 at 09:48

      Thanks you guys. There is no comparison between this and the complex case meeting. I expect to see my progress as a weekly item on the minutes!

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  3. Unknown19 May 2017 at 17:59

    Gorgeous darling, the photos not you! I know where I'd rather be. Yes you got in that management meeting, nooooooooot!!!!!!!!

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