A relatively easy days walking and some of the most beautiful so far. Real progress north, as regular readers may have gathered, is something we have been yearning for. A mixture of more familiar territory, family and friends slightly closer, and the unspoilt coast line have been carrots at the end of an increasingly friendly stick! As our fitness has rapidly increased, the treck has become easier. This despite much comment from people we have met that that the path north of Solva being more difficult.
We suppose this is relative to ones' fitness, and we are feeling very good at the moment. Something we are both delighted about!
Last night we stayed at a fabulous B&B in Dale (Peacocks and all!), back tracking to our beds from where the walk finished in Nolton Haven. James' fiancé Jill, her parents Gail and Edward, joined us yesterday and today for the walk and it was brilliant to have them with us. It was with pride that we showed them part of the beautiful Welsh coastline, and later Dan's mum, now a regular crutch on this walk, joined us with her friend Michelle.
Our two causes, Ty-Hafan and the Lifeboats provide spur, while friends and loved ones provide the support.
Today lacked the pace of previous days but this was a welcome relief, being the 'day of rest' of course. The sun was shining and the stunning scenery reminded us that while it was sometimes hard, a long time away from the office, from family, loved ones and friends, it remains a completely uplifting experience. We walked to Newgale then on towards Solva. It really was stunning. 'Kamikaze Ed' attempted to forge new paths early on, caught on candid camera by Dan!
The final decent into Solva was a welcome relief in this heat, and Gail, Ed and Jill we hope, enjoyed today's walk as much as we did. The steep inclines proved a challenge at times, but the Kendall Mint Cake Jill kindly provided worked wonders on tired limbs.
We ate with the walking team at The Harbour Inn and were joined by Maggie, Jonathan, Sunil and Ben for drinks and good banter.
It's still very bright here and it was sad to say goodbye to Gail, Ed and Jill who are travelling back to Cardiff, but all in all a great day and tomorrow Dan's brother Ben, recently turned 22, will be joining us for some serious lessons in coastal path walking.
See you at 6am Ben!
Tight Calves!
James and Dan
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Location:Solva, United Kingdom
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