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Snapshots of 2013 - NaJoPoMo2013 day 15

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Metal Chicken

My summer of walking culminated in a 26 mile trek from Stonehenge to Avebury, to raise money for tha Alzheimer's Society.
morningole day was a great experience, amazingly well organised and helped by the rain holding off. Parked up in Avebury and bussed across to the start point where the iconic stone circle could just be made out through the early morning mist. I wandered off for a closer look and nearly missed the official setting off time. Anyway, the first 11 miles were flat and easy walking across Salisbury Plain. The next 7 miles were more varied and harder going. The final 8 miles had lots of hills. The route of the last mile went right past another set of famous landmarks, Silbury Hill and the avenue of stones leading in to Avebury village.

The trouble is, I was so tired by the last mile I didn't have the energy to appreciate any of the Avebury monuments. I remember the relief of reaching Silbury Hill and knowing the end was close. I remember the horrified sinking feeling when I saw another hill to get over in the last half mile. I remember the welcome sighting of the finish line at the end of the day. Then I remember sinking into a chair with a nice cup of tea.

However, the strongest memory from the day is still that dim but atmospheric view of the stones of Stonehenge in the misty morning light. Magic smiley - smiley


Snapshots of 2013 - NaJoPoMo2013 day 15

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Lanzababy - Guide Editor

I've not walked all that way, but I can certainly appreciate the walk to Stonehenge at dawn. That has to be one of the most powerfully atmospheric walks ever.

Congratulations on the sponsored walk! 26 miles! wow smiley - puff


Snapshots of 2013 - NaJoPoMo2013 day 15

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Magwitch - My name is Mags and I am funky.

I camped at West Kennet Long Barrow (mumble) years ago. In November.

It was a bit smiley - brr


Snapshots of 2013 - NaJoPoMo2013 day 15

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Amy Pawloski, aka 'paper lady'--'Mufflewhump'?!? click here to find out... (ACE)

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