Day 23 - Church Stretton - setback

Hello bloggers!

Excellent to see so many people are visiting the site and supporting us -it is very much appreciated.

Bit of a set back. I feel gutted. For the past few days I have had awful shin splints and my ankles swollen to about twice the size of the other. Not good, especially with the pack on. Ed and I had a big discussion this morning to see what our options were. Obviously, our main priority is to finish the walk. Those of you who know Ed and I know how stubborn amd determined we are so we are very very determined to reach John O'Groats! Our plan now is to send the majority of the camping equipment up to Glasgow with Andy and Gayle and to walk to Glasgow but booking into B&Bs each night - will be more expensive but it's financially viable so we can do it. Without the pack I on I am sure that my legs will strengthen and we can swiftly make up the mileage.

We owe a huge thank you to Ed Riley (Ed's old school mate) who very kindly put us up for three nights at his (whilst our walk led us past his family's farm) and fed and watered us. Thank you so much for your hospitality and generosity! We owe you!

We've booked into a B&B tonight and tomorrow night here in Church Stretton (which is a gorgeous little town nestled snugly in the Shropshire Hills) and we are meeting up with another of Ed's old school mates Steve Tong and his girlfriend tonight. Will be good to catch up.

Really hope my shin splints go away or at least get better soon. It's not good for morale for us to be stationary. Plus, I am excited about getting to Scotland and seeing the Scottish scenery!

Will update you all soon on the leg and progress front!

Carlie.