Here is one of my constant companions on long-distance walks. It is the sort of pack you don't even realize you are carrying as it sits so snugly.
There are a few essentials that I always take and firstly I am going to mention Krisztina. She is getting a little restless and insists she won't be any trouble joining us in the north of England - Julie, I hope you don't mind.
Also, I know with my knees I am going to need my walking pole - so helpful up-hill and down-dale.
Inside you will find ankle and knee braces - just in case;
my spray jacket if we experience inclement weather;
a map of the route;
my camera;
a notebook for gathering addresses of newly-met friends, or recipes or any miscellany really;
some days when I know we'll have time just to sit and enjoy a church, tea-shop or beautiful view I'll put in my diary, pens and alphabet stamps to creatively journal;
a water bottle and some little picnic treats.
All fit in nicely and are ready to hand ...
Hi Kathy,
ReplyDeleteI don't mind if Krisztina joins us on our journey. Siraj advises in his blog on the C2C at http://www.dibabasontour.com/Walking%20Holidays.html that meals on the C2C trail can be a little irregular, but Krisztina won't eat much of our rations!
For those of you reading and wondering, Krisztina is the little Hungarian doll who was Kathy's additional walking/travelling companion on her recent visit to Hungary (you bought her in Hajdúböszörmény, didn't you, Kathy?)
Hi Julie, Krisztina is actually from Budapest but is a keen traveller. She is rather enthusiastic about most things and eagerly lent a hand with the Habitat build in Hajdu. Meals shouldn't be too much of a problem - as long as there is something sweet!
ReplyDeleteKathy