Nijmegen Marches – Day 2

We had a slightly later start today (they alternate the start times for the 40km march because there are so many participants!); the extra hours in bed made a difference and I found the going much easier today.

We had a couple of firsts today!

• Saw our first person doing the event in clogs — yep proper wooden clogs. You can hear them well before you can see them
• Met up with 27 UK Bobbies from different constabularies in the South of England. They looked very smart in full uniform including their helmets.

The weather was much cooler today and we had the odd spot of rain – but it was warm rain, so not unpleasant or tough going. More rain is forecast for tomorrow, fingers crossed it does not start before we finish.

We took today with a more leisurely attitude stopping for a coffee break and lunch. The bands and local disc jockeys were out in force, so we were suitably entertained along our miles. Day 2 is known as the Day of Wichen, because you spend a large amount of your walk going in and around the Dutch town of Wichen!

No new blisters today, but we did pop into the Red Cross Tent to get yesterday’s blisters re-dressed (not sure if this was a wise move or not! – will let you know tomorrow). We are back on the early shift in the morning – so must away to my bed now.  Goedenacht!

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