Flying Dutchmen, a Blacksmith and going wild...

Well tonight is John's wild camping night. He's set up camp at Easedale Tarn - see link for picture - no loos, no showers, hopefully not too much wildlife, just wonderful scenery and perfect peace.

Yesterday was a good day, just a climb of over 700 metres to contend with, but the sun shone and it wont surprise any of you who know John to hear that sunburn ensued...

Luckily he found that a few beers with a couple of Dutch guys at last night's camp site soon took his mind off the pain of the burning skin. An American who 'shoes horses' (I'm assuming thats a blacksmith then?) joined them and no doubt the intrepid trekker slept soundly. Whether the same could be said for those in the surrounding tents after hearing the 90Db snores that I have to contend with most nights (and no, I'm not missing that at all) is another matter entirely....

Also a mention for Matt and Dave who are Stags fans also walking the C2C. Whatever else this walk has been, it has reaffirmed John's belief that walkers are bloody nice people.

Sleep well x

PS hopefully there'll be decent phone reception at some point tomorrow, and you'll get the A team posting on here again

PPS for anyone who cant find the link to the pic of Easedale Tarn, click on the title of this entry and taadaaaa!!