Another small milestone in my walking preparation, 300 kilometres.
Over the last six weeks I have walked along the Atlantic Ocean; sweated along steep Loerkop, Table Mountain and Lions Head paths; covered many kilometres of city streets in Cape Town and Johannesburg; strode out on a farm in Greyton and in the Karoo; walked while overnighting in Hilton, Greyton and Bloemfontein and here I am walking along the fabulous promenade in Durban.
I needed to do 12.5 kilometres so I walked the sweeping bay from the Moses Mabhiba Stadium to the pier at uShaka Marine World - a couple of times. It was a fine morning, not too hot, still humid and the fresh salt-laden breeze kept me going.
I admire what this wonderful 2010 FIFA World Cup legacy has created for Durban, it is such a great space to walk along the meandering brick-paved promenade. I counted more than 20 different 'activities' happening around me as I walked.
Next time I am here with Fred I would like to do the full stretch from Blue Lagoon all the way south to the last pier.
Doreen kept me company, we stopped and rested at our favourite foodie spot along the promenade, Circus Circus and had a feast.
- Walking log: 23rd February
12.5 km, I was aware of my neuromas along the walk, quite burny feet and toes numbing at times.
Felt weary after the walk.
So the challenge is to do what I have done in 6 weeks in 10 days, goodness me, daunting thought.
Walking companion: Doreen Phillip
Total kilometres to date: 300
Inspiration for the next 100 km:
"If you want to know if your brain is flabby, feel your legs."
- Bruce Barton
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