pw day 13: now this is more like it!

the steep ups and downs of last night's and this morning's (are those apostrophes correct?) wall walking were much more up my street.

i don't think it's just the familiarity with the fond memories of the coast path either.

i've said, more than once so far i think, that i'm finding this a bit more of a struggle. i think it's starting to really sink in why that is.

every day of last year's walk brought a massive variety. terrains, views, places. there were very few days that seemed like hard work because it was always changing. even the gradients of the hills.

this walk seems to be made up of many mindless slogs. 5 miles up a hill. 7 miles down one. 4 miles on forestry track. 6 miles through bogs.

far too much head down, staring at the feet to make sure they find firm ground, not being able to take in views due to afford mentioned feet watching or being in cloud for my liking.

i can certainly see why it has a reputation for being the toughest and most miserable of the national trails.

still, 2 more days and it'll be over.

jin x

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