Everything ready now for the Off. Jack has booked accommodation (decided not to bother with camping: nice idea, totally unreliable weather) up to 24th August. If I keep walking until then I shall be amazed.
Jack has had some practice runs with Angelo and is assured that the donkey will not be so contrary once away from his home turf. I hope this is true. Apparently we take an electric fence with us to keep Angelo contained when he isn't stabled so I hope it works OK as it would be embarrassing to lose him. As for food, he will graze when and where no doubt he chooses and we shall buy hay as required. We shall have a shovel with us too in case he poos in unfortunate places. Maisie always used to and I see no reason why Angelo should be any different.
The weather is as dire as it is here so fingers crossed for at least some sunny days.
