I had a lovely trip down to Plymouth to catch up with the ever expanding family and with the added bonus of a walk from Leigham to Tavistock on Saturday. The journey down was unhindered all the way and the same went for the return on Sunday which made for a change and meant I didn't have to stop either time, even with Juno on board.
Friday evening with my sisters and brothers in law was fun with a delicious homemade curry and plenty of Harris gin which made for a slightly fuzzy start to the next day when four of us set off for what proved to be 15 miles of walking to Dartmoor. We followed the old railway line from Plymbridge out to Yelverton where it had become the Dartmoor Way and it led us on to Tavistock in just under 4 1/2 hours, not too bad at all. It was sunny but cold at times when the wind blew hard and the route itself was lovely and flat almost all the way, just some downhill walking out of Yelverton.
We had three dogs with us and they all made it, although with different approaches suiting their size and physique. Like us, they were plenty tired when we got there and after a few drinks, a bit of food and bus journey home, I was in bed by 8.30! Absolutely shattered and feeling incredulity at having done 51 miles last May which was very hard of course but had made me think this would be straightforward, a bit of a stroll. I was definitely feeling it.
Best of all though was seeing virtually the whole extended family on Sunday for a roast out at Plympton. There are so many of us now, keeping track is going to be tricky in a few years, and there is another baby due in a few months time. Just brilliant to see them all though and a real lift before my drive home.
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