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.

Thursday 10 August 2017

DAY THREE - Ennerdale Lake to Rosthwaite (15miles) Sunday 6 August 2017

We have been out of internet, phone and civilisation connection for a few days.  But here we are, still going strong and even smiling.

Before we continue, we want to send out love to Katrina.  Peter's sister has had a very serious accident and we wish her a quick recovery and send our prayers in her direction.  Thinking of you all the way!





The sky may be grey but we are off to a sunny, positive start.

Even the looming mountains won't slow us down.
So, ask us.  'Was the view worth it?'




<----This is what we expected.

This is what we got. ---->







But, undaunted is the phrase of the day as the distant world faded behind us.

(Top of Loft Beck overlooking Lake Buttermere)

A boot emptying, sock wringing, pants to the hand-drier quick 'hour and a half' pitstop at the Honister slate mine cafe before we realise we are less than an hour from camp.  All down hill.  And the rain ain't stopping' any time soon.  Don't you love English summers.


Non-government organisations 
Non-government organisations step in to help and fill the gap in camps and other refuge centres, providing clothes and food donations, and people like V are thankful for the work by non-government organisations.  Clothes, in particular, give V a sense of rejoining the world – of re-entering every day life, which is been broken apart from conflict.
                                                                                Article submitted by Anon.

No comments:

Post a Comment

We did it!

THANK YOU!  Thank you to everyone who has supported our efforts with donations, encouragement and even walking alongside us. We have ...