After completing my Queen Elizabeth II memorial walking challenge; 96k (60 miles) by virtually walking from Sonning Common to London, I retraced my steps on the virtual route from London back to Windsor (just under 29 miles). I concluded my challenge with a ‘real’ walk along the 2.64 miles ‘Long Walk’ from the Windsor Castle [...]
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The Long Walk
10 Comments CherryPie on Oct 27th 2022
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The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Walk
I am taking part in this virtual challenge to walk 96K (60 miles) in memory of Queen Elizabeth II. All profits from taking part in this challenge will be donated the many animal charities that The Queen supported.
I aim to complete the challenge before the end of September and when I have done so I [...]
Comments Off CherryPie on Sep 11th 2022
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R.I.P Queen Elizabeth II
Thank you for your long and selfless service to this country. You were an amazing lady.
My thoughts are with the Royal family at this sad time.
I am sure that this evening’s glorious sunset was in honour of you.
6 Comments CherryPie on Sep 8th 2022
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Tewkesbury – Day One
A friend suggested that we get together to visit Tewkesbury Medieval Fair which commemorates the Battle of Tewkesbury with re-enactments of the battle that took place there in 1471. Because different activities were taking place on the two days of the festival. Mr C and I decided to turn it into a mini break, meeting [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Jul 13th 2022
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Get Telford Walking – Day Five
In the morning I attended the funeral service for the mother of one of my friends. Before attending the subsequent wake I visited the crematorium memorial garden and spent a few moments next to the walnut tree under which my father’s ashes were sprinkled.
Later, in the afternoon, I walked one of my Leegomery circular routes. [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on May 20th 2022
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
For me there is only the travelling on paths that have heart, on any path that may have heart, and the only worthwhile challenge is to traverse its full length – and there I travel looking, looking breathlessly.
Carlos Castaneda
11 Comments CherryPie on Mar 14th 2022
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A Short Trip to Bridgnorth
We finished our weekend shop and dropped off a few items for mum before setting off for some fun in the sun. We thought we might lunch in Apley Farm shop on our way to Bridgnorth. When we arrived the café was full, with only outdoor seating available. It was lovely and sunny but far [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Feb 28th 2022
