Going nowhere – rest day

It was a busy day for the Walking to the World Cup team, although thanks to everyone else, not for me.

We were up at 6.30 a.m. and Sandra had her bag packed and on the coach for the journey home with Gt. Totham School by 7.00. At breakfast, we were joined by Peter and Elaine and Dave and Ted, just like two married couples. Sandra knew she needed to go home but wanted to stay with me and the walk and we were both sorry to part. Soon afterwards, Peter drove Ted and Dave into Liege and the train to Brussels and Eurostar.

The day was dismal, it rained pretty much constantly, sometimes heavy with low, dark clouds swirling by. Shortly after 9.00, Doctor Meurens arrived to take a look at my swollen shin and ankle. He quickly prescribed antibiotics and advised to keep using the anti-inflammatory cream – I hope they work! The rest of the morning was spent getting up to date with diary and trying unsuccessfully to access emails – Wegimont’s IT security wouldn’t allow me to get into my mailbox.

Peter and Elaine came to the rescue and took me out to lunch, thereby ensuring that my ‘eat’ to the world cup continued. We went to Le Jardin Restaurant, a self-service, almost motorway service style of operation but with better quality and a much wider variety of food and drink – all at a reasonable price. On the way out, I noticed that they has wi fi internet access.

Back at the chateau, Peter drove Elaine up to Spa where they would be staying for the next two nights and then went over to Brussels to pick up my brother Chris, his son, Tom and my brother-in-law Anthony. I had a doze for an hour and then decided to go back up to the restaurant to have a coffee and check my emails.

By the time, I’d returned, Chris and the Northern Contingent had arrived and we spent some time sorting out rooms and the van and then went out for a meal and planning session for tomorrow.

Yellow jersey award –Peter – drove a lot of miles for the cause and it a good friend.

Distance covered –0.0 miles Total covered – 331.7 miles