Day 34 Today started great feeling fresh in their lovely clean clothes but it wasn't long until the heavens opened and they were soaked through again as it rained all day. Somebody sent us a comment this week who has done HRP and is off again soon and said boys have been very unfortunate with all this wet weather for the time of year.
Day 35Today they climbed Pic Carlit (2921m). They even managed to stop off for a beer before heading to a lake to pitch the tent for the night in the area of Font Romeu. The sun finally shining this evening as they sit down for another evening meal of pasta and soup. They were joined for dinner by a couple of friendly horses!!
Day 36 as they now have time to play with are taking it easy today. They were trying to relax in the tent in the morning but had yet another thunderstorm so they decided to go into Font Romeu to the shops. It is nice to hear familiar place names now so I know it wont be long till they finish but can also picture where they are as Stewart and I skied in Font Romeu two years ago. There is a fabulous coffee shop that sells great cakes and crepes and apparently that is their first port of call.They were discussing finishing the walk today and said they can't wait to come around the final bend and see Liz, myself ,Mr V, Val and Stu G on the beach waiting for them. What they don't know is that there should be a much bigger crowd waiting to welcome them back and hear all the stories and share a few beers. The sun shone again this evening.
Day 37 A hot one today 39 degrees. Fortunately they had only planned a very short walk They walked through Eyne village and headed for Cabane de l'Orri Baix (2040m) where they pitched the tent for the night.
Day 38 and 39 no info other than they are now heading towards Pic de Canigou(2784m) the last high obstacle before the Mediterranean. Today they had to walk an extra 5 hours to find water not sure why this happened. They have a new motto it was said to them by a lady in the mountains "Don't stop now until you get your feet wet"
Day 40 started to climb Canigou today but the barometer plummeted and they could see the storm coming so they pitched the tent for the day for safety.
Day 41 reached the top of Canigou as you can see from photo looks like a lovely day Tonight at Mines de Batere. Unfortunately the solar charger is not functioning properly now and Stewart does not have much charge left on his phone so is saving it for emergencies but said they would try to ring from villages if they can so we may not be able to update progress any further until they come home.
The plan is to go to Amelie-le Bain tomorrow and rest up there for 48hours and then head for Roc de Frausa on Sunday day 44. Only a couple of days walking from there but we are making them stay in mountains till Thursday day 48 so we can form a welcoming party. Sounds cruel as I am sure they will be ready for soak in the bath and chill but after all they have been through its only right we are there to give them a heroes welcome.
9 comments:
i can hardly read this through the tears...you are on the home stretch now well done we are so proud of you both ..i would love to be on that beach to welcome you back,but liz remember to take some photos and i will get the tissuse ready for when you get home..love to you both jan alan sam & freed xx
I would like to say a big thanks to jackie and ian for keeping the blog site updated. Im sure everyone that has taken time to read the blog will agree what an excellent job they have done. I would also like to thank everyone for all the lovely text messages and telephone calls we have received in derricks abscence we have been inundated. We are all really looking forward to their safe return now. Hopefully they will have loads of stories to tell.
Thanks again. Liz
Nice to see you are still smiling while Liz is around having a chinese, we will keep you a doggy bag. Booked a Thai meal to catch up when you get back (you need feeding from the photos)
Proud of you both - well done near the end, catch you soon.
See you soon
Dave and Nic
XXX
Hi,
You are almost there,fancy a walk back.At no time was there a thought that you would not make it.
Although we could not lift your packs we supported you in spirit.When we were in doubt and no blogs it was thanks Jackie, who was only a phone call or e-mail away. You have made us proud of you.. By the photos via the blogsite you won't need to diet. Next Sunday I will start on the Whisky diet,see if I could loose a few days .
Arrabest son,hear frae you sain.
Mum and Dad.
Shonah says thanks,
to the Blogsite and Stewarts father for passing on the details from it. Reaching Banyuls-sur Mer
will be a wonderful achievement for both the lads.This is for a wonderful cause which has touched the hearts of the people north of the border.Who have been kept in touch all through their trek. I hope they reach their target they have earned it.
Will be glad to hear form you when you are home.
Love Auntie Shonah.xxx
Hi Uncle Stu, glad to see you in one piece, it wont be long before your pinkies will be in the sea and a "formidable" in your hand!!!
Jack would loved to have gone with you camping out and cooking with fire, but he would have needed a donkey to carry him!! Enyou your last few days walking (look after those ski-ing legs)see you when you get home. Lots of love Jordan & Jack
Well done boys, what an achievement! A big thank you goes to you for doing the walk and another thank you to Jackie and Liz for letting you go. As your 7 week experience draws to a close and you celebrate hard (rightly so), please take a moment to think of all the people with cancer whose journeys are not so short and raise a glass to them. We look forward to seeing you when you get home and hearing all about your adventures. Lots of love Karen & Huw xxxx
Freed Said
Hi Derrick well done i knew you could do it i`m so proud of you & missed you loads,i`ve been counting the days to your return,can`t wait to see you...well done also to stewart and a big thank you to liz & jan for keeping me up to date of your progress love mum xx
see there both never had their STEAK AND CHIPS!!!!!!
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