Yesterday, I moved on to Southwaite, to stay with Dan the chippy, and Alison - also a teacher (of Geography). They met when they were both working for PGL (which made me think of you, Jennifer Murphy! In fact they wanted to know which PGL you worked at, but I couldn't remember, I know now, coz I've looked it up but A&D both gone to work and left me here to lock up). Alison and Dave are both adventurers and travellers - and enjoying life to the full. Dave just completed a 1000mile cycle from Isle of Man to somewhere in Scotland (Pan Celtic Race) - in 7 days!!! Bear in mind I've just completed 464miles in two weeks and one can see how awesome that is. Dave says - "never again", although he's glad he did it. He's not competitive and would rather mooch AND it rained a lot. I agree wholeheartedly. Mooching is by far the best way.
About to leave Southwaite - after a lazy morning updating social media. Trouble with being hosted is one has to be sociable! (Such a hardship - teehee!). On my way to Shap now - will add to this post later. . I think I'm more or less half way! Arrived at Alison and Dave's last night after 6pm (as requested, as they both work full time). If anyone watches 'Gardener's World' - Dave is a carpenter and built the wooden summer house at Chelsea Flower Show featured in tonight's episode. They are both keen cyclists, travellers and adventurers and we swopped tales of derring do over supper - I was so ready for bed. Very comfy bed - and Mabli slept on the bed too - shhh! I made them a wee thankyou card - my second doodle of the trip. Their cottage is right by the railway - i guess you could use the occasional passing train to tell the time!I have another Warmshowers Host arranged for tonight - in Shap (south of Penrith). Will let you all know how it goes, but I don't doubt it will be lovely.
And so it proved. Sharon's place was better than most hotels! I was spoilt.
About to leave Southwaite - after a lazy morning updating social media. Trouble with being hosted is one has to be sociable! (Such a hardship - teehee!). On my way to Shap now - will add to this post later. . I think I'm more or less half way! Arrived at Alison and Dave's last night after 6pm (as requested, as they both work full time). If anyone watches 'Gardener's World' - Dave is a carpenter and built the wooden summer house at Chelsea Flower Show featured in tonight's episode. They are both keen cyclists, travellers and adventurers and we swopped tales of derring do over supper - I was so ready for bed. Very comfy bed - and Mabli slept on the bed too - shhh! I made them a wee thankyou card - my second doodle of the trip. Their cottage is right by the railway - i guess you could use the occasional passing train to tell the time!I have another Warmshowers Host arranged for tonight - in Shap (south of Penrith). Will let you all know how it goes, but I don't doubt it will be lovely.
And so it proved. Sharon's place was better than most hotels! I was spoilt.
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