Day 19 – almost in England…. – Graces Walk by John

Lockerbie to Annan. 17.16 miles, 1,030 ft of elevation, 22,514 steps.

A steady day along the Annan again, this time all along the river with the gentle accompaniment of the gurgling of what must be a fabulous salmon river. The morning followed the same format as yesterday and my parents joined me at the half way point with a coffee and biscuit. Dad then walked from there.

How many photos of a river can you take? Quite a few actually but I will only include a couple.

I’ve met some lovely people along the way today and in particular had a lovely chat and walk with Fiona Anderson and her four rescue dogs, and with the Spanish barman at the Queensbury Arms (the only Spaniard in Annan). – not a surprise really.

I had a lovely meal with my parents this evening and as Dad pointed out I booked it and he paid (no change there since 1971)..

Tomorrow is a means to an end. It’s not a pleasant walk but I will be crossing over to England and in to the Lake District so will feel like a real milestone.

Feet still a bit sore and may have weirdly picked up a couple of minor blisters which is annoying after almost three weeks. Still only a day on my own before I meet up with three retrobates and we attempt the Lakes properly.

Thank you Scotland. Despite the rain it’s been brilliant and have met so many lovely people. Plus, not a single midgy bite. The silver lining….