Saturday 22 September 2012
Wednesday 19 September 2012
Meeting Jeremy and the team at Peace One Day on the way into London
Great day meeting Jeremy, Jo, Richard and all the team at Peace One Day. It was great to witness the hive of activity in action as they make all the final preparations for the big day. Jeremy was kind enough to take some time away from editing to hear about the journey. It felt very special. At the last minute I remembered to take a little footage so see the short film below.
Last day of walking tomorrow before Peace Day on Friday. Here are my plans:
Thursday 20th Sep
10:00 Leaving Richmond to follow the Thames to London
14:00 Final destination: Trafalgar Square (ad hoc timings!!!)
19:00 Arrival drinks TBC (Call me on 078.99.96.02.21)
Friday 21st Sep PEACE DAY!!!
12:30 Lunch with Anna and the Little Big Peace Event team at Beyrouths in Streatham
19:00 GLOBAL TRUCE 2012 CONCERT AT WEMBLEY ARENA
Last day of walking tomorrow before Peace Day on Friday. Here are my plans:
Thursday 20th Sep
10:00 Leaving Richmond to follow the Thames to London
14:00 Final destination: Trafalgar Square (ad hoc timings!!!)
19:00 Arrival drinks TBC (Call me on 078.99.96.02.21)
Friday 21st Sep PEACE DAY!!!
12:30 Lunch with Anna and the Little Big Peace Event team at Beyrouths in Streatham
19:00 GLOBAL TRUCE 2012 CONCERT AT WEMBLEY ARENA
Tuesday 18 September 2012
Monday 17 September 2012
Friday 14 September 2012
Thursday 13 September 2012
Monday 10 September 2012
Saturday 1 September 2012
Friday 31 August 2012
Wednesday 29 August 2012
Monday 27 August 2012
Cotswold in Brecon show the kindness of strangers with new boots
My boots were wearing away after nearly 800 miles on the road. No surprise there. The surprise was the amazingly warm and supportive welcome I got when I arrived in Brecon. I simply walked into Cotswold on the off chance they may be able help. In less than 12 hours they were giving me a free replacement pair of boots. Amazing. Thanks so much to Amy and the rest of the team. Epic.
Saturday 25 August 2012
Friday 24 August 2012
Tuesday 21 August 2012
Monday 20 August 2012
Sunday 19 August 2012
Saturday 18 August 2012
Tuesday 14 August 2012
Monday 13 August 2012
Tuesday 7 August 2012
Thursday 2 August 2012
Tuesday 31 July 2012
Day 40: Catching up...
Well what can I say about the last week? It has certainly contained some of the highest highs and lowest lows. Injury, vomiting and beauty all packed into over 100 miles walked. I've met some treasures. Here are some of the highlights..
Monday 23 July 2012
Friday 20 July 2012
BBC SCOTLAND
Just spoke with BBC Scotland. Let's hope they want to air the peace day pilgrim story!
Sent from my iPhone
Sent from my iPhone
Friday 13 July 2012
Thursday 12 July 2012
Day 21: Exploring Howth
Today was a relaxed day. I explored the harbour in Howth where I am staying with Grainne. Dave, owner of The Country Market, was kind enough to give me some lasagne for lunch. I have just me Brian, Grainne's partner, and we are off for some food and early night, before heading off to my final Irish destination...Dublin!
Location:
Howth, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Wednesday 11 July 2012
Tuesday 10 July 2012
Monday 9 July 2012
Day 18: Dunleer to Drogheda (10 miles)
Location:
Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland
Saturday 7 July 2012
Day 16: Newry to Dundalk (15 miles)
Great day making a short film with Pat and a host of his friends. Watch this space for the upload. Then a quick 15 mile walk down to Dundalk to keep the miles ticking over. Off to John's gig tonight for some live music and perhaps the odd Guiness?? Loving Ireland both north and south because the people are just so warm and welcoming.
Labels:
Journal,
Northern Ireland
Location:
Newry, Newry and Mourne, UK
Friday 6 July 2012
Day 15: Banbridge to Newry (13 miles)
It's half past the witching hour and I am in bed. Time is slipping away for loading my recent films from the last few days. I will get on it as soon as I have space but it only means that I am meeting the most wonderful people to spend the time with. Massive thanks to Neal, David and Sandra near Hillsborough for such a wonderful stay. Neal you are a legend.
I am with Pat in Newry at the moment and he is making me feel so welcome I can't tell you all enough. It has been great to meet a host of people already including Pat, Gerry and Francis who have helped me plan the next stage over coffee. After my walk tomorrow we are all heading off to Carlingford to listen to some music.
There is so much more to tell and share but I need sleep to get me through tomorrow...so watch this space...more anon. Peacex
Here's the video..
I am with Pat in Newry at the moment and he is making me feel so welcome I can't tell you all enough. It has been great to meet a host of people already including Pat, Gerry and Francis who have helped me plan the next stage over coffee. After my walk tomorrow we are all heading off to Carlingford to listen to some music.
There is so much more to tell and share but I need sleep to get me through tomorrow...so watch this space...more anon. Peacex
Here's the video..
Labels:
Journal,
Northern Ireland
Location:
Newry, Newry and Mourne, UK
Thursday 5 July 2012
Wednesday 4 July 2012
Days 10-12: Loving Belfast..leave tomorrow
I have loved every minute in Belfast from my on air chat with Alan Simpson followed by the meal at Deane's Deli through to the days exploring with Nicky, Patrick, Tim and Emily to a fantastic evening with Ethna and Jemma and then to meet the wonderful Fred, Catherine, Patrick, Thomas, Rowan, Peter and finally to stay with the lovely Una and Mal. What a great bunch of people who have made my time in Belfast truly memorable including The Land of Giants, The Titanic Building, Stormont, Queen's University, The Ulster Museum, The Peace Walls, The Murals, The Mac Gallery and so much more to boot. THANK YOU EVERYONE for your kind support.
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