A name change and a new walk for 2017

September 2017 will see me walk the first section of my walk to the Vatican, this time I will be on my own so a little daunting but guess I can do it. At least I speak the same language as the country where I will be walking in. 350klms over 4 weeks so I am giving myself plenty of time to complete the walk.

I have started to organise the walk, applied for my leave and when approved I will sort out some Qantas fares and then start on the accommodation. A piece of cake as I have done it before and I survived.

The training has started with a couple of morning walks before work, usually 6 - 10klms each walk and the occasional Saturday morning walk up Mt Cootha. I enjoy this walk as there is a coffee at the top. My boots survived the Ireland walk and look like they will survive this walk so pleased as they are a large expense. I should not have to purchase any clothing for this walk. Forgot to mention - this time I am carrying what I take so it won't be as much as our luggage in Ireland.

In June 2017 I plan to walk for 6 days out along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail and will train short sections of it over the next 12 months. It is an excellent trail to train on. This walk will be a trial for me to see how much I can carry and how much I do not need to take with me to England.

This Pilgrimage to Rome over the next 5 years is for "me" as it will probably be the last overseas trips I make before retirement.

I will post on the blog as I train over the next 12 months so keep watching this spot.......