Because whilst this stage may not have quite been the best, it was also not quite the last. But on both counts it was pretty close and that’s good enough for me right now.
Sussex Coastal Walk - Stage Ten - It Should Be Simple, Surely?
But we picked things up again in a way that could very well be described as simple. A little like one of our earlier stages, we decided to do a short walk to make it easier to get back on track.
Sussex Coastal Walk - Stage Nine - One Day The Poor Will Have Nothing To Eat, But The Rich
A strange title for a walk along the coast, I can hear you thinking. And yes, you would be right.
How Refreshing, How Beautiful Even
So how refreshing, how beautiful even, to spend some time with those that choose to be different.
And Then I Stopped
…and looked up and felt the world slow down, just a little.
Sussex Coastal Walk - Stage Eight - Mind The Goring Gap
The good news was that we felt fine.
Maybe we are becoming proper walkers after all.
Sussex Coastal Walk - Stage Seven - Is It Really Gephyrophobia?
It’s difficult not to like Brighton.
I mean, we go there often and it rarely fails to provide something to enjoy, whether it be music, art or just people watching. But Brighton, on a sunny, summers day, is always just a little bit special.
Sussex Coast Walk - Stage Six - H For Sea Plane
The only memorable thing to mention from this part of the journey was when we somehow nearly managed to get trapped when the gates on the railway crossing came down. I hope someone gets a good laugh from watching us on CCTV!
Sussex Coastal Walk - Stage Five - Spectacular and Glorious
With the sun shining I felt able once again to look out at the beautiful sea view as we started walking along the promenade and think of the Mediterranean
Sussex Coast Walk - Stage Four - An Evening On The Sunshine Coast
And what I am trying to explain here, in a very long winded way, is that, after all of the planning for our walk, and despite my best efforts, we ended up with a little bit left over.
Sussex Coast Walk - Stage Three - Mini Cliffs And Motor Racing
For every day that blows us away with its staggering and breathtaking beauty and challenging hill climbs there will inevitably be something a little more normal, and flatter, to follow.
When Words Don't Really Help
Sometimes words don’t do a photograph justice.
Sussex Coast Walk - Stage Two - A Collective Sigh Of Beauty And Relief
In fact, we managed to get ourselves lost four times during the walk, even with an Ordnance Survey map in hand, asking for help and finding it from some very kind locals.
Can't Sleep. Walk.
Walk. Sun rise. Blue sky. Countryside. River. Wildlife.
Sussex Coast Walk - Stage One - Following In The Footsteps Of John Wayne
The generosity and friendliness of strangers is something we are hoping to find more of on our adventures this year.
Defined By Sunshine And A Longing For Rain
It becomes the focus of my positivity or general frustration, perhaps even more so when all around seems confused and unclear.
A Moment Of Peace In A Rapidly Deteriorating World
During turbulent times we all need an opportunity to reach out and find our moment of peace.
An Account Of Confrontation And Early Morning Confusion
Because in these strangest of strange times, when anxiety seems to be caused by things we would barely have considered just a short while ago, It’s probably good to embrace a little nostalgia when the opportunity appears..
When We Took A Walk And Found Bluebells
If I had to make a list of my favourite things, I strongly suspect that a wood clothed in bluebells would make an appearance.
It's Like The Spotlight Is Pointing Elsewhere But No-One Is Looking
At first you probably won’t notice and that’s ok.