MoonWalk 2011 Finish

The London MoonWalk 2011 was much colder than last years event – there was a bitter wind blowing that was sometimes head on! I wore my attractive plastic poncho for at least half of the walk – it did a great job as a wind shield! Many people are asking if I am enjoying the warmer weather of the UK – but I have yet to feel really warm, and have only managed shorts once, for a quick dog walk, I am often wearing gloves, as my hands in particular are still quite sensitive to the cold!

I Pottered round the MoonWalk, taking lots of pictures of London at night – you can see most of these HERE. The London Eye, Tower Bridge, and the Houses of Parliament are particularly attractive landmarks in the night sky. The first 16 miles were easy, and came round very quickly. 16 – 20 dragged a little – probably the early hours of the morning. Then the finish was quite quick!

London MoonWalk 2011 - Buckingham Palace

I was very pleased that the organisers had changed the final route back  into the Park. Last year we had a long drag along Rotten Row, across the bridge and back down Serpentine Road into MoonWalk City, which although just over a mile, seemed to take an age! This year, we came down The Mall to Buckingham Palace, along Constitution Hill back into Hyde Park – a lovely welcome back, and a great landmark especially against the bright blue skies we had that morning.

The theme this year was ‘walk on the wild side’ – there were some great costumes, but I didn’t think as much effort had been made as last year with the bra decoration, and outfits.

I was back home just after 9.30am. It was The Andover Rugby Club Presentation Day, and both the boys did John and I proud winning awards; having been away from home for five weeks – it was a moment not to be missed! After a healthy lunch of a rather dry burger and a Mr Whippy 99, I was tucked up in bed by 1.00pm. I got up briefly later that evening, but was in bed for the night by 11.00pm, and had my best nights sleep for at least 8 weeks …. no skiing and no loo stops!

I was surprised by just how tired I was in the days following the MoonWalk. I don’t think I have really appreciated just how much my Arctic ventures have taken out of me physically. This does worry me slightly as next weekend I have a REALLY long walk. One Hundred miles in 48 hours. It is a very challenging walk, with many steep hills, in Shropshire and North Wales! The good news is that I have no walks planned for June!

MoonWalk 2011 The London Eye

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