Today, as I am home and not sharing my sore throat with the office, I thought I’d have a play with the blog.  Best of intentions since I set it up, but there’s been a lot to do at home, including supporting John in his demanding but temporary promotion.

So, how are things progressing?  Well, we got our walking poles last week but haven’t had much practice with them yet.  Even with the little bit of coaching I got from Mike (the pole dude and friend of Janine and Rob) I can see how they are going to make a difference for us.  We just need to get the pole technique sorted out and practice before we get confronted by the Lake District in late August.  We are persevering with the PT, and while we’ve had our share of niggles (knees, backs etc) we are both fitter and stronger and better prepared than we have ever been for a walk

In late breaking news, I am heading to the US in early June to visit Caroline!  So watch this space for some pictures from the Napa Valley and maybe further afield!

And below, in my first attempt to upload a picture, are those red walking boots which so far have spent most of theit time walking between East Brisbane and the city!