Return to LEJOG 2022
Getting into Shape – Friday 3rd June, 2022 The aim in 2022 is to complete two shortish sections which we missed last year due to injury; the 100 miles from Long Marston to Thorpe and the 20 miles from Bridgwater to Wells. Today we had a practice walk around Kings Wood in Kent with our […]
Penultimate Prep Day…
Warwickshire to Penzance After out hosts provided the final breakfast, we left at 9.00am for the long drive to Cornwall. Stopped for lunch at the Globe Inn in Sampford Peverell where our host Graham chipped in to support Macmillan and encourage us. https://the-globeinn.co.uk Exciting to get such enthusiastic support when we don’t start for 2 […]
Preflight Thursday, June 10th
It’s not that easy… There are several steps to take before going to the airport. First, we booked (and paid for) our day 2 and day 8 tests about two weeks ago. Doing that provides the essential booking reference number which is needed for the Passenger Locator form. The Passenger Locator form cannot be completed […]
Equipment
We’re almost ready… Packing for a long journey is a balancing act. Everything you want for comfort without too much weight. We are aiming for less than 30 lbs. before food and water. Not ultralight in comparison to others, but I must have soap and water. These seem like the essentials without consideration of clothing, […]
Getting Ready: COVID-19
An extra challenge this year has of course been navigating around COVID. We live in California and have both been fully vaccinated since the spring, but it’s the UK rules and in particular those in force in England that matter. As of writing, the US is on the ‘amber’ list which means as UK citizens […]
Preparation; testing the gear
Jeri’s Steps: 48,000 Pints: glasses actually Churches: nope Stiles: not here Benches: only in the campsite A three day trail camping hike in Point Mugu State Park, California. Weds May 5th – Started at Thornhill Broome at 2.30pm. Weather 67 degrees. Tough, steady climb up the Ray Miller Trail with frequent switchbacks. Stopped after 75 […]