Did it!

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We did it! 182 miles and sixteen days away and we have walked the length of Wales. It might take me a day or two to find my camera among the dirty washing and the forest of weeds but I will blog about it properly when I have drawn breath. It has been totally great but isn't it wonderful to be home!

Comments

  1. Maggie May15 June 2009 at 11:21

    CONGRATULATIONS!
    Knew you would do it but all the same it is good that you got safely back after such a long walk.
    Looking forward to the photos.
    Lovely header BTW!

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  2. Zoë15 June 2009 at 12:25

    Congratulations Elizabeth, it is a fantastic achievement! Glad to hear you are safely back home; you are right, there is nothing like it!

    Look forward to reading all about your adventures.

    xx

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  3. Jude15 June 2009 at 12:37

    Well done Elizabeth!!
    I'm so pleased for you. What an achievement!!
    I'm so looking forward to your photgraphs and adventures.
    Jude

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  4. Anonymous15 June 2009 at 13:01

    Congratulations. Looking forward to pictures, like everyone. You need some home time now. Blessings
    QMM

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  5. Sue15 June 2009 at 13:12

    Well done you! What a year this is turning out to be for you... new and wonderful. Look forward to more soon but catch your breath first and enjoy being home :-)

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  6. Edward15 June 2009 at 14:30

    Well done you - that's one hell of an achievement. Hope the blisters aren't too bad!

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  7. Welsh Girl15 June 2009 at 14:36

    Welcome Home! Can't wait to hear all about it. Will be fascinated to know which bits stole your heart with the views etc and where was the most friendly / indifferent. Anyway, enjoy being home and look forward to the full report!

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  8. Kim15 June 2009 at 16:11

    Good for you! Looking forward to pictures and stories.

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  9. mountainear15 June 2009 at 16:52

    Well done. Would love to see the photos.

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  10. Teresa15 June 2009 at 17:31

    Congratulations!! You reached your goal! Sounds like you had a wonderful walk and I look forward to hearing more about it and seeing some photos. In the meantime, put your feet up and have a cuppa!

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  11. Jodie Robson15 June 2009 at 18:14

    Congratulations! look forward to reading all about it.

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  12. Twiglet15 June 2009 at 19:25

    Well done you!! Will look forward to reading your blog when you have had time to recover!

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  13. The Weaver of Grass15 June 2009 at 19:50

    Elizabeth - I was just about to switch off when I spotted your name and saw that you had posted a blog - hurrah I thought - she is back - must find out if she did it all. Well you did. Congratulations - footsore and with lots of washing to do, I'll bet you are still over the moon. Look forward to seeing bits of Offa when you find your camera.

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  14. Scriptor Senex15 June 2009 at 20:40

    Well Done, Elizabeth. Many congratulations. Looking forwad to hearing about the blister creams and rainwear and seeing some super photos.

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  15. Cait O'Connor15 June 2009 at 21:59

    Congratulations Elizabeth, you can be proud. I look forward to hearing all about it.

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  16. Pondside16 June 2009 at 03:48

    Congratulations! That is one blog post I can't wait to read.

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  17. Gilly16 June 2009 at 11:05

    Well done, and congratulations! Looking forward to hearing all about it.

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  18. Catherine16 June 2009 at 15:01

    Many congratulation Elizabeth! It's wonderful to reach for a goal, but as you say, perfect to be home again.

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  19. Rob-bear16 June 2009 at 19:19

    Congratulations, Elizabeth -- you've accomplished your goal. (My brain is going fuzzy at just the thought of 182 miles in 16 days.) Looking forward to your report on the trek!

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  20. Karen - An Artist's Garden16 June 2009 at 21:44

    Fantastic Elizabeth!
    Looking forward to seeing the pictures of your journey.
    K

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  21. musicats17 June 2009 at 20:41

    You must be on a walking high. Congratulations. You are an amazing woman and now you know you can do almost anything. Well done.

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  22. Adee24 June 2009 at 05:32

    Hello & congratulations!!!

    I've just found your blog. I am typing to you from Chicago, Illinois, USA. In 5 days, I leave to England & begin my solo Offa's Dyke hike on Tuesday, June 30. Reading your blog has made me more excited & helped quiet some of my butterflies. I feel a kinship to you & your hiking companion as I, too, am a woman doing this journey.

    Per your recommendation, I've just emailed the Park Cottage to stay there my first night.

    If you have other recommendations of B&Bs along the way, and other words of wisdom, I would appreciate hearing from you.

    Thank you. Hmmm...Perhaps I, too, will create a blog...

    :)

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