And we are off!
Back in the groove, Wandering Man and Rose are heading to Germany to wander about the Schwarzwald in 2024.
Here is our route….
Usual irreverent content to follow……
Wandering Man
Tales from a Perambulating Life
Notes on Germany
Its been a while. Since we last adventured there has been a Putin, a Trump, a Johnson and a Truss, some Brexit, the odd war, military machinations making mega money ably supported by old fossils, drugs, construction and those hell bent on turning the planet into a living hell for most ordinary folk. There might be quite a lot to catch up on.
Whilst Wandering Man is wondering just how his aged frame, held together as it is by bits of wire, forgotten surgeons handkerchiefs and hairballs, will manage to complete a walk in the park let alone the near 60 miles of beautiful German forestry that lay ahead I had my own wondering to do. Struggling as I am to recover fully from a torn achilles; this result of trying to free a snake from atop my well but thats a different tale. The in the moment tale is that I’m going to have to nurse it round the trek and given our aversion to carrying heavy packs and the shortage of qualified staff available I’ve decided that I might have to look after it myself.
In my head I’m the grizzled old prizefighter entering training camp to shake off the rust and reach physical perfection. Ready to take a beating or give one out. The reality is I’m an ageing bloke with dodgy muscles, who’s battling valiantly against making old man noises when getting in and out of chairs. Something has to give. Luckily its The wifely T peddling furiously alongside me giving me samosas and chai as I move smoothly into 3rd gear, the Rocky theme spilling out of a beach shack mockingly or encouragingly I’m not to sure.
I’ll be ready for Germany.
Re: one finger one thumb
I’m reminded of the old saying “ two gyms don’t make a Kirk” as I read, with horror, the torture my dear friend is putting himself through in order to survive the emerald forest. Anyone prepared to put themselves through this sort of pain gets my admiration. My own training has progressed to 3 hr homages to Wilson, Keppell & Betty. I earned 30 rupees yesterday. I might not get up a mountain but I’ll probably look a little weird trying as I Wilson, Keppell & Betty up the steep inclines. Still, if we run out of money, I’ve another string to my bow.
Carry on
Captain Kirk does have a bit to say about gyms……