Long day, but stage one done. Lots of miles added to the tally will post more tomorrow, but need to go to bed!
So, day one on the WCU. Well, it was long, just over 13 hrs, but a fascinating run. Ran with different groups throughout the day, ending up with Liam, Shane and Desmond for what ended up being the long walk for home.
Desmond was suffering from blisters so wasn't up to much running, but I was happy to take day one easy. We made the most of stopping points and took our time, only it was maybe two hours too long.
Still a great day. Started off with two ferry crossings, beach running and thick, spiny forest. All the time we were passing through small farm settlements, pigs, cattle, horses, donkeys, goats, pigs and hens all roaming freely! The main crop in evidence being maize. All the local people were friendly and always happy to help with directions.
There were two river crossings that required swimming. My Sea to Summit dry bag did its job, acting like a giant float. The first crossing was wide but easy, maybe one hundred metres, the second across a fast flowing river with the tide coming in. I didn't have much control about where I made land, but I did make it!
So a long day, but a great experience and lots if photos to help relive it all!
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OK Paul, so you are tired, not surprised but looking forward to your comments. Have a good run today.
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