On Europe and long outdoor journeys: - limited toilet paper in restrooms (this I miss the most) - no air conditioning (second most missed) - needing to poop without a handy toilet - I found a toilet by no paper I used the cardboard tube because I was going outside to grab my tissues and risk it being taken. (and I noticed after the fact) - Lesson learned always check the toilet paper situation before going! - I am slowly gaining endurance day one I could only til one hour walking at normal pace now 5 hrs in is my tolerance. I'm still worse on uphill but if it is short and medium grade I don't even slow down anymore! - The municipal Hostels have like 100 beds in a room and smell like dirty feet and farts. But hell a bed is a bed. - Lots of people fart in their sleep and the start snoring no clue why. - been playing the slug bug game but with REAL slugs rather than cars. - ALWAYS fill up on water in town especially on hot days - take the time to eat and rest. It is not a bad idea or bad form to take your shoes and socks off and treat your feet if needed. - Your feet are being abused treat them with love when you aren't walking - talk to people regardless of language barriers. - relax and enjoy the environment. - keep a journal include names and where people are from for the future it is so easy to forget! That Is it for the moment. Any suggestions?
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Personally, I find walking up hill backwards is easier, for me anyway. Maybe you have to stop earlier in order to get a bed, which of course is most important. Your endurance increase is amazing. To get to the next stop all you have are your legs. That just amazes me. As I jump into my car. Even hundreds of years ago they had horses. Thanks for taking us with you on your incredible adventure! Don't miss out on getting 2 beds!!! I see you have a pony on your adventure. I wonder what happened to that person that had a bed then left??? You, Saffron and Claire can compare notes on your adventures when you get back. Ant L
ReplyDeleteI tried backwards walking but the stones make it to dangerous for me. The other person had friends booked in a hotel. And yes mom gave me fluttershy though I may pass her to one of the younger people I see walking. Thanks for commenting!!
DeleteYeah, it's been paved surfaces when I walk backwards. I didn't think about that. Giving one of your fellow travelers your treasured pony would be a wonderful token! Hope you always find a bed!! Nice to hear from you! I called your parents, they were eating, but answered it anyway. I figured they are thinking they don't want to miss the chance it might be you >3 Almost time for your day to begin, have a FANTASTIC ONE. Ant L
DeleteI especially loved this blog !
ReplyDeletesent you a comment earlier. but it disappeared. i like 'checking the tp situation before. it isnt too heavy to pack a little extra is it? and, im glad you are writing down whatever you can, when you have time. It will be fun to see where fluttershy ends up :D
we BBQ outside today, sausages, and grilled veges. and Beer !! thought of you and meals, and Wine !
May your travels be sweet and magical today ! cant wait to hear more.
Inspired, you are my hero ! mom
ohh i sent you emails to mystee.. they are being returned saying 'failure' mom
ReplyDeleteJust keep swimming, haha walking....
ReplyDeleteI bet your dad can't believe that anyone would willingly walk so far, on legs! ;)
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