Preblogue

Surprise! it has been an entire year since we have been here on blogger to talk about hiking and it has, been quite a year.  We are now somewhat settled in Tucson, Arizona having said good-bye to Germany in August; but anxiously looking forward to getting back to Europe to hike, and soak in the culture surrounding this endeavour that we so fondly look back on.

Two years ago we hiked Offa's Dyke Path in Wales and loved the venue so much that we are taking a crack at the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path framing much of the western coast of Wales.

As you can see from the photo above, almost the entire way hugs the coastline of Wales which is said to promise panoramic views along the entire route.  At 180 miles (290km's), we have planned for 12 days of walking along the rugged but not technically challenging path from Amroth in the south east to St. Dogmaels in the north west.  With it's coastal position, we are expecting maritime climates (read...a lot of rain) and a fair amount of rugged climbs (33,000ft. or 10,000 meters...and once again, an ascent greater than that of Everest...ugh!).  I actually think we are looking forward to a few climbs this year as our 2016 hike followed the Thames River and as you would expect, was a gentle down hill meander.

This year's adventure starts in Cardiff, a central meeting point and an opportunity to celebrate a milestone Birthday of one of our regular "guest walkers"!

Leslie

On July 2'nd we are off  via train to our "Gathering" in Tenby Wales where we will get caught up over a few drinks; planning strategy and compare all the cool new gear we have brought along for the 2017 adventure! 

The entire gang at the end of 2016's walk.

Don

Heather

Shelagh

Cathy

Pete

This year....same cast of characters but a distinctive change of venue.    

Stay tuned, we gather on July 2nd with boots on the ground, July 3rd.