We are halfway through our journey now and a lot of the time we are completely isolated from the world. At times we walk together, at times alone and we think about those we miss. Chris Jackson worries about his dad, I miss my family, and Chris Bennett misses his family and new arrival to this world, Eve. He wrote this poem about it.
"The way is steep; up through angled mountain peaks,
I sip my water, replacing sweat from weeks and weeks,
Of,
Climbing and descending and climbing again in the rain and the sun.
Awesome, beautiful, majestic peaks off which cascading waters run,
We are rewarded by our day's efforts to gain Pirineos lofty peaks and passes,
Picturesque yet mighty landscapes forced up during earth's past is,
Inspirational and calming for our bodies and soles,
But the ones on our boots are getting worn and ripping holes!
We are happy to be here amongst nature's most rugged,
At times whining when we feel a bit buggered.
But mostly we are happy to continue along the path,
Of the GR11 whilst we talk, and sing, and laugh,
But sometimes we are brooding quiet as we wander, seek and roam,
When remembering loved ones and the comfort of our homes.¨
Chris Bennett. Refugio de Pescadores. 24/9/2007
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4 comments:
Wonderful poem Chris B.
It will all be over sooner rather than later and you will be all with your families soon. Hence, savour the moment now.
that's beautiful chris! another talented writer! wendi
Hayley says:
Beautiful writing darling, Eve and I are enjoying your journey with you. The walk must be very inspiring!
Glad the'Chris'team is doing well.
Keep up the diary as we all love it.
Lots of love, Hayley, Eve and Trafford
Vicki said - You three hobbits are just going to have to keep climbing on to Mount Mordor and then you can go back to your homes and families. You can't abandon ship now, we're all enthralled in the adventure. Watch out for the odd Ork and Smeagal though. Hugs, Vicki
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