Paramount,
as always, are the people I was fortunate to meet along the way. That good
fortune continued today, when I met John and Wendy, from Vancouver, B.C., who’ve
been walking the Thames from its source. They’ve also walked the Irish Coast to
Coast, although by a more northern route than I took. John is a fan of Ernest
Shackleton, giving us something else in common.
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| John and Wendy |
About
an hour later I met Harry, from Ross on Wye, who was on his way to complete his 5th
annual walk of the Thames Path from the source. Harry also walked the Thames to
its source 50 years ago before there was a path.
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| Harry |
Finally,
as I crossed Staines Bridge, I knew the loop had been closed and the walk was finished.
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| Staines Bridge |
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| Thames from Staines Bridge |
But I still had one more task to complete. Two months ago I had affixed a
zip-tie to an old fence about 100 yards from the bridge, and promised myself to
return and cut it off. As soon as I cut it, King Arthur appeared, along with
members of his court.
“THREE
CHAIRS FOR SIR LOST-A-LOT!” exclaimed the King.
“No,
really, your Highness,” I protested. “I’m feeling fine. I don’t need any
chairs.”
“Hip,
hip, hooray,” shouted the court. “Hip, hip …”
“My
hips are fine,” I interrupted. “My feet and knees are a little tired, though.”
“Three
more chairs for Sir Lost-a-lot!” exclaimed the King
“NO,
REALLY, I DON’T NEED ANY MORE CHAIRS!! I don't need any more chairs! I don't need any more chairs. I don't need any mo....."
© 2014 Ken Klug
Wow, surprise, surprise, you did it again Sir Lost-a-Lot! What a great trip it's been for us all reading all about your exploits. You saved the best pics for last....thanks again for the gorgeous frames you so eloquently shared with us. Sounds like you had a great journey, can't wait to hear all about it in person!
ReplyDeleteHave a safe trip home, see you in a few!
Thanks for a wonderful walk. My feet and knees held up fine.
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Well done again Ann and I enjoyed the blog and the images, we were sorry we did not join you to share a little of your adventure. Again you remind us of the parts of our own country we have not yet seen. Have a safe trip back home and enjoy your trip to the north west. See you in SR.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on another epic achievement - the walk itself - besides which you entertained us with pictures and stories of a hundred encounters with bulls and hikers and dogs and hikers and construction crews and hikers. I thoroughly enjoyed it all from the safety of my home without risking my knees! A big thank you.
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