Summary

Welcome to the Cornish Family Coast to Coast Challenge – an 180 miles cross country walk that will take us from St Bees, Cumbria to Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire. Mum, Dad, 5 kids (age 4 - 12 yrs old) and a grandad (72 and counting) will 'walk a mile in the shoes' of families who have been displaced through war, famine, fear or persecution. Over 16 days (come rain, shine or blisters), we will peak mountains, traverse valleys and hike through moor and woods. We’ll be raising money for refugee families who, unlike us, had no choice but to leave their homes – families just like ours and yours.

Our chosen charity, Refugee Action York (RAY), offer practical aid, emotional support and an open door to men, woman, children and families without discrimination. Hear their stories and follow our intrepid journey either online or by our side. In true British style, let us stand (or walk) together in welcoming our newest countrymen to England’s green and pleasant land.

Wednesday 16 August 2017

DAY THIRTEEN - Clay Bank Top to The Lion Inn (10miles) Wednesday 16 August 2017

Two important things before we move on...
Katrina had a big operation today after her accident last week.  
We love you!  Be strong...but milk it a little.
And...HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA!

Meet Anne and Tim.  Friends of ours from church and dance classes (mum and dad did find a new hobby after all).  Funny story...
having always promised to join us for a day they were unable to contact us due to mum's unfortunate phone incident.  Blog was behind and they had no way of knowing exactly where we would be.  But, undaunted, they set off anyway.  Asking around a little they soon heard tales of the family in green t-shirts (one hopes the word 'mad' was not used), and that they were steaming ahead and maybe try that direction.  Imagine our surprise - and delight - to be greeted with such steadfast stalkers...I mean supporters.

Once more on the lonely moors, another strange event occurred.  Please see below.  
Urm....oooooo.....k!
Maybe they hid the cameras on the sheep?(L)  They certainly scuttled off fast enough when approached which gave our suspicions much weight.  Or even those buildings (R) in the far distant.  Does CCTV have a telescopic lens?  It's a serious business to leave ones dog off the leash in this area.






Speaking of conspiracy theories...Is there any reason the signs are unwilling to tell us what is around here?  Bridleway, bridleway, bridleway or bridleway?  Choices galore!
We found our way anyway.  We are antidisestablismental rogues.  We even make words up.
One more thing...

'I heard a story about C when I volunteered at the Hub one Sunday. She had fled her country because of the violence, the war, and the terror of herself and loved ones being raped, tortured or murdered. She spent time in a camp, where she helped others, because she had worked as a nurse. She wanted to feel useful; didn’t want to burden anyone with the situation that had cracked open and shattered her entire world.'
Article submitted by Anon. (pic not actual 'C')


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