Stage 12

Today we honor those who gave their lives for freedom on 9.11.2001.

We had a lovely walk, a slow descent into Glaisdale; a short day of 10 miles that ended with a slow, winding trail through the town and down to the river where we ended at the Beggars Bridge B&B around 1 pm.  We were early - arrived before our rooms were ready and before our luggage had arrived. So, we had tea, crumpets and shortbread in the garden. Wow. Such gardens we'd give our eye teeth to have this growing zone in MN.  We caught up on rest, correspondence, and foot care. Our B& B is wonderful, near the river and beggars bridge - a local legend about a young man who was too poor to cross the river, went abroad to make his fortune and returned to marry his wealthy sweetheart and built a bridge across the river so no other pauper had to suffer the same heartache he did.  We see a Walt Disney movie from this story!

Reflections on the trip:

At times it has seemed insurmountable, we've been challenged physically and emotionally to complete each leg of the trip, and it's hard to comprehend we have only one day left on the trail.  We've met some wonderful people along the way and tonight we saw two young brothers who made the trek and will also finish tomorrow. Fun to see them and glad to see they'll complete the trek tomorrow too.