Monthly Archives: April 2011

There’s something going on today, isn’t there?! For some reason I know it’s Friday….ahh of course, Jaz has the day off college and mum is watching tv all day. It’s the royal wedding! Funny how everyone has a day off … Continue reading →

I wish you could get this in audio format with the ‘big brother’ guy reading it out… Would it make it more interesting?! So to finish of last night, the gite in Le Soulie was idyllic, I could imagine living … Continue reading →

The days are starting to become a blur…. I look to my prescription packet to tell me what day it is but then wonder if I have even taken the pills?! So, day 8, I think…!?! Well, as I told … Continue reading →

Well who’d a thought I’d make it a full week. I bet some of you didn’t….! And just for you doubters, in the style of ‘Hot Fuzz’ here’s a big two fingers and a ‘jog on’. I did blow a … Continue reading →

For the first time in a week, I had breakfast. Well ok I had a glass of juice, a slice of brioche and half a cup of tea, sweetened, no milk. My bag was already packed, I just needed to … Continue reading →

Well first off I just need to say, plan your day, never overstretch yourself, and always know where you plan to get to… Ah, to hell with that. Another 8am start although this morning I so didn’t want to get … Continue reading →

I woke as usual just before 7am, to find it was raining… Ooh yay! Well bags packed and wet weather gear on, I head out into the drizzle, yep it had all but stopped in the forty minutes it takes … Continue reading →

No alarm clock this morning, even though I hadn’t had to share the room with anyone. I was awake just after 7am, more blister plasters fitted, extra talc used, paid, stamped and I’m off! Well bugger me within 100m I’m … Continue reading →

A slightly restless night was followed by a 6.30am wake up call. Oh yeah, it’s mine….sorry French dude upstairs?! After blister plasters were administered and talc for the chaffing, I packed my bag, ate a slightly dry croissant, had my … Continue reading →

Arrived at the cathedral of notre-dame in le Puy for 7am mass and pilgrims blessings. I would estimate there were at least 30 people ready to set off, some just doing a section whilst others like myself would be attempting … Continue reading →