So I'm now two days away from the Pennine Way. I'm actually getting nervous-nervous now, as opposed to excited nervous. I'm constantly thinking and running through lists and scenarios through my head to make sure I have all the bases covered. Hell, I'm thinking of them in the background while I'm writing this post!
I'm working on the assumption that it's normal. I've had similar experiences before every big decision and this definitely counts as big! Apart from a few bits as pieces everything is packed in and my resupply boxes are packed and ready for Fred to send out for me. I'll be unfront and honest - it's REALLY heavy! Repacking the backpack helped but the simple fact of the matter is that I've got to carry a lot in the first week and a bit. I have two resupply boxes with food and gas to be sent ahead as I walk but they're relatively close together and towards the mid/end of the hike. I need to be carrying eight days worth of food, plus a day spare on the first leg of the journey.
I have made a few decisions to save weight though. I'm still taking Fellowship of the Ring with me but I'm not taking the sonnets. I'm also adding Two Towers to my resupply box and a pre-labelled amazon book box (it's flat at the moment) so I can send FotR back home and not be carrying the extra weight.
I think at this point it's all about keeping calm, get some valuable rest in, enjoy my girlie day at the ballet tomorrow with Tiffany (because gods knows I'll not be feeling feminine on the trail) and eat plenty at dinner tomorrow.
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