An emotional day!

After yesterdays hard day i woke this morning feeling fatigued and not up for much: i was lacking in motivation physically and psychologically. So Sarah was forced to re-schedule todays planned walk: sorry Sarah. 

In fact today i've been a real wuss, it has been very emotional for me: there was tears before breakfast! I think the combination of Colin leaving tomorrow (we've had a great 3weeks together, he is my comfort blanket) and a crisis in my self belief. Some of you will find me lacking in self belief hard to believe, but it proves i'm only human. Despite having walked nearly 150 miles in 3 weeks, I fear that i'm not fit/strong enough to walk with a full rucksack on this terrain. It's also taking me out of the comfort zone i've got used to in the last three weeks. BUT i've had a long chat with myself, and with both Colin and Sarah's reassurance and understanding, i'm nearly back on track: not so many negative thoughts. Sarah's currently planning our forthcoming walks and accomodation in relation to the whether (camping, youth hostel or B&B). Sarah is great. 

I'm not saying that there won't be a few tears tomorrow when i say goodbye to Colin and the lovely motorhome... hey ho! Don't worry Sarah it will be ok. 

Not to let a crisis stop me, we all walked into St Ives. Due to the time of year and wheather it was quiet. St Ives is a pretty town (very hilly), very arty (art gallerys are to St Ives what bike shops are to Cambridge: there is a lot) and had its very own tate modern. St Ives Tate is the home to contemporary art work, unlike London (which is free), this one charged admission. Colin and i, decided to forgo a visit. I don't quite get some contemporary art: 'whats the point?!'. Rather than paying just to walk around saying 'whats the point?!', we visited some free gallery's instead. 

Anyhow, Colin had a cornish pasty (see photo). 

 

Weather unsettled and still windy, next week looks better. 

Fitbit records 13,666 steps, 6miles and 28 flights of stairs. 

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Comments

  1. Anonymous8 June 2017 at 08:36

    Hi Babe I hope you are feeling better this morning, I also had a few tears but I am sure as time goes on you will be fine. Sarah sounds that she is strong and will look after you, I hope so. Hope the weather gets a lot better and you will be able to carry on with a smile.
    Love MumXXX

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  2. Anonymous8 June 2017 at 12:44

    Go Julie Go!!! and I mean that! We're so proud of what you've done so far and believe that you can do more, you just have to believe it too! As mum said 'Sarah sounds strong' but so are you and you can do it!
    Love Janet xx

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  3. Anonymous8 June 2017 at 18:49

    I know you will be strong with Sarah's help. Very well done for what you have achieved so far. It is a journey in many ways. A great experience to be embraced and enjoyed ! Love Mike x

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  4. Unknown8 June 2017 at 19:13

    You're like my Mischief Moo, all bluff and posture about how strong you are, but underneath just like the rest of us, a bit insecure, and tremble at the vets. You know you can do this, and you will, however far you get will be a tremendous achievement, and we are all proud of you in Huntingdon. Team say they have tried to post messages, but they are having difficulty. You are always the centre of our conversation at lunchtime, looking on the map where you are and how far you have got.

    I loved St Ives (Cornwall version) the beach was lovely and so was the town. Did you meet any men with 7 wives?

    It was lovely to see that you are really human and you are going to miss Colin, still I am sure you will get over that. As one of my old residents, who was experiencing very heavy incontinence said to me, you just need to pad up and carry on.

    Shame you are losing the van!

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