Day 14 of the walk means I have been going for two weeks. Unbelievable! I have now walked 138 miles. As we moved on from Doublebois to near Holsworthy in Devon, there was a very strong wind to weather.
On some of the more exposed lanes on higher ground it was a challenge to remain standing let alone progress along the road. It was tiring and at one point I ducked down into a deep ditch just to get out of the wind.
Inspite of all of this lambs continued to bleat from the fields and wildflowers bloomed continuously in the hedges.
I got lost briefly and then found myself again and eventually the welcome sight of Bob coming towards me with a bun urged me onto the Tarka Trail, a more sheltered route to Great Torrington.
There was a slightly hair raising final mile from the trail to Taddiport church. What I call the map, app, track dilemma. Which should be believed? The track was deeply rutted and there was a tight squeeze round a metal barrier at one point with the threat of the track ending before the road junction. It didn’t and I made it to the junction and met Bob for the end of the days walk.
Our new camping site is lovely with a huge safari tent as our accommodation. The high wind makes it a bit flapy. Here’s hoping the wind drops.
The day after prayer
When we think about the day after a moment of high excitement;
Deflated, tired, questioning.
Did it really happen?
The broken palm branches on the road,
Ground into the dusty track
Are evidence that he passed this way.
The day after we might wonder
Where to now?
The wind blows where it will.
May we be willing to go with him
On the next stage of the journey.
JAL 15.04.2019
Day 14 of the End to End from Gidcot Mill using the Tarka Trail to Great Torrington.