The walk to Chesters Fort was worth it. I’m a little frustrated that my muscles and heart and lungs are up for the all day walking but my dogs are barking. Pat said a hiker friend suggested taking two Advil at lunch time. I’m going to try that tomorrow. My feet did do better today, so I hope they’re toughening up. As Jim said the fort was preserved. The stone walls were up to...
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Monthly Archives: June 2004
Chollerford and Chesters Fort
We waited until after the rain for the quick 1.8 mile walk to the fort. Well we tried to wait until after the rain and got a little wet on the way. Nothing too bad but a taste of what I’m sure is on the way. Got to the fort and looked about. This is supposed to be one of the best preserved calvary forts on the wall. Not too much left but what...
Wall sighting
Another fun thing – at the b&b’s where we we’ve been staying, the keys are old fashioned skeleton keys. Met up with the wall path today: right there was a large chunk of wall. Very exciting. Lucky us the sun was out when we got there. Took the “we’re here,” pictures and grabbed our coats since the rain was on the horizon. As we arrived at the decision point for the town of wall...
The walk to Acomb
Sign on the path to Acomb. This a dog muck Free zone Just like a nuclear Free zone _pick it up_
Corbridge and off to Hexam
To finish yesterday: We had a beer in our hotel bar, “The Dyvels Hotel”, we were just about to think we should go look for the rest of our party. Fortunately, Holly called from up the street and told us to stay put. In trotted the wolves with Pat & Holly in tow. Joyous reunion. Off to the award winning Indian Restaurant next door, where we distributed T shirts (link) to general laughter. This...