Day 10 - Trevone, Harlyn, Porthcothan

Total: 180+m / Daily: 13m  / Sunny /

As I wandered to find a spot to camp last night I came across more little frogs, see if you can spot one in the photo (it's right in the centre).

No need for sleeping mat last night, the grass I pitched on was very long and it came a good cushion. Whilst doing minor foot surgery (I'll spare the details) I noticed that my feet were looking rather red, not just rubbed areas, but the whole bottom and sides of both feet. I have a photo which doesn't really do the redness justice, but it gives an idea. I went to sleep with my feet feeling like they were on fire.

This morning was similar although walking in boots again was slightly less painful. Crocs and a backpack is a terrible idea! My new plan for today is 13m which will use up the lead I had gained.

Many thanks to Katrina who donated by both edible and financial means! I searched for the cafe where her colleagues worked but only found the YHA at Treyarnon Bay where I rested my still burning feet for 3 hours.

I bumped into the Coaster_Coast team at the beginning of the day who are putting in a couple of big days to see them to Portreath on Saturday. They plan on finishing before I do, future visits will be brief I expect and only if I push ahead.

*Puppy photo because we are thinking of getting one (I didn't actually see one)

Day 9 - Port Isaac, Polzeath, Padstow

Total: 167+ / Daily:22m  / Rain + Sun / 1x Film Crew

My fundraising target is now set at £10 per mile. I wasn't sure about increasing the target but 10 is such a good figure and makes my walking maths easier!

Not a huge amount to report today. An early start saw me in Port Isaac by 11 and I couldn't help but order some food. This happened again in the evening when I reached Padstow, I might need to be a little careful that this doesn't turn into a regular occurrence. If it does, the cost of the walk will sky rocket!

Morning walk was wet for a short time, but the hours of walking against overgrown paths afterwards meant that lots of water ran down my legs and completely soaked the inside of my boots. I will wear overtrousers regardless of the heat in future, wet feet and boots are a pain to manage.

There was filming going in in Port Isaac which involved a car driving up the street (at normal speed) then stopping. It was thrilling to watch, but unfortunately I had places to go! The day panned out as the guide listed,  severe then strenuous then easy which is just as well, my feet feel rather delicate now and I actually walked the last 3 miles in crocs as it was mostly across the beach and tidal estuary banks.

Thanks to Quayside B&B for holding my package, I've now got my mini business cards to give when people want to know my blog address or donation page. 100 is the minimum order though ... So I have lots. Maybe I can leave one in every cafe, that would use at least 26! (26 more days).

Really looking forward to sleeping this evening and I'm slightly ahead of schedule so might go easy on my feet tomorrow with a slow start. I'm sure the hot spots will appreciate that.