tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post33308137975211946..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: Day 3. Macclesfield to Monsal HeadMeanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-79646276800183416482013-05-02T22:33:18.257+01:002013-05-02T22:33:18.257+01:00Hi Anon. Yes, I am a YHA member, but there are no ...Hi Anon. Yes, I am a YHA member, but there are no hostels on the route I am taking.Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-52832538250260621802013-05-02T22:30:30.146+01:002013-05-02T22:30:30.146+01:00Hi Sharon, I have never seen any snakes, though I ...Hi Sharon, I have never seen any snakes, though I believe there may be some grass snakes. The wildlife seems friendly enough. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-63381329806241538172013-05-02T13:59:24.955+01:002013-05-02T13:59:24.955+01:00Lovely trip and nice pics! Hope your blisters don`...Lovely trip and nice pics! Hope your blisters don`t cause too much agrovation. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09114653674812242486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-29880950042027620582013-05-01T20:54:23.327+01:002013-05-01T20:54:23.327+01:00http://advancedstyle.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/ilonas...http://advancedstyle.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/ilonas-new-hat.html<br /><br />name snapSolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-28717294218587944072013-05-01T19:47:11.313+01:002013-05-01T19:47:11.313+01:00Dear Ilona, I've been in the USA since 1963. ...Dear Ilona, I've been in the USA since 1963. I used to love "nature walks" in and around Grantham, Lincs. when I was a little girl. I have never found anything here like the walking opportunities you find and use. Yes, there are walking tracks -- but not the farms and fields and little towns and villages. I'm as green with envy of you as the spring grass that's showing up in your pictures. Love, Elaine in Philly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-61525489853070800062013-05-01T13:45:09.508+01:002013-05-01T13:45:09.508+01:00Hi, Ilona ... just wondering: are there any snake...Hi, Ilona ... just wondering: are there any snakes or other troublesome wildlife to watch out for on your walks? I'm so enjoying your photo-journey!<br /><br />Happy Trails,<br />Sharon in Alabama (USA)n/ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369954553919919919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-83459813351577796792013-05-01T12:40:14.241+01:002013-05-01T12:40:14.241+01:00I always read your posts but I'm not good at c...I always read your posts but I'm not good at commenting. You always take such lovely photos on your trips. We loosely live in the same are and I often think ooooh I could go there!Jillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17535156583473281896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-90407998451853946222013-05-01T11:01:03.462+01:002013-05-01T11:01:03.462+01:00As I read this post, I was beginning to worry abou...As I read this post, I was beginning to worry about you that you wouldn't find anywhere to sleep for the night, but thank goodness you found somewhere nice to lay your head.<br />Lovely countryside photos. Never heard of painting sheep before.VirginiaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17282569773671179047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-2902172350672313142013-05-01T10:36:48.555+01:002013-05-01T10:36:48.555+01:00Thank you for taking us all on another trek. Your ...Thank you for taking us all on another trek. Your photos bring the walk to life.<br /><br />I think that is why your back pack is digging into your shoulders. You're carrying all of us along. Can't wait for the next installment. Enjoy the scenery and enjoy your freedom!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-48251979620341038502013-05-01T10:21:31.927+01:002013-05-01T10:21:31.927+01:00Hi Ilona ...I am enjoying reading about your trek ...Hi Ilona ...I am enjoying reading about your trek and seeing all the pictures. I think you should add " the intrepid traveller" to your blog title. Good luck on the rest of your journey.<br /><br />Susan<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-51150375162520384282013-05-01T08:29:17.286+01:002013-05-01T08:29:17.286+01:00Hi Ilona, are you a YHA member? The Peak district ...Hi Ilona, are you a YHA member? The Peak district is bristling with youth hostels. Good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-391890930740072722013-05-01T08:26:11.635+01:002013-05-01T08:26:11.635+01:00Hi Ed. The Cat and Fiddle is high up, so the snow ...Hi Ed. The Cat and Fiddle is high up, so the snow does close roads round here. Julia Bradbury did the Monsal Trail, good to walk along, just the once, but a bit samey if you have done it before. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-57861413921800493442013-05-01T08:23:52.227+01:002013-05-01T08:23:52.227+01:00Thank you for your comments. Lovely start to the d...Thank you for your comments. Lovely start to the day. Breakfast then off. Have a nice day. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-20900253829683980612013-05-01T08:22:28.101+01:002013-05-01T08:22:28.101+01:00Steel. Steel. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-30378736028242888102013-05-01T08:20:41.380+01:002013-05-01T08:20:41.380+01:00Thank you mm. I prick the blisters to drain and sm...Thank you mm. I prick the blisters to drain and smother with Germoline. Seems to do the trick. I tried a plaster but that creates an extra layer between foot and boot, adding more pressure. The blisters are on my toes. Thank goodness none on my heels.Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-43821446672448874812013-05-01T06:30:04.578+01:002013-05-01T06:30:04.578+01:00Hi Ilona, its Ed here. I often hear the cat + fidd...Hi Ilona, its Ed here. I often hear the cat + fiddle mentioned in winter weather reports, usually because they have shut the road due to snow. I think I remember seeing something on TV called railway walks where the presenter walked part of the monsal trail. Looking forward to you next instalment! Take care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-69063550534480081632013-05-01T04:25:30.022+01:002013-05-01T04:25:30.022+01:00From Nancy in Northern California ~ I think it'...From Nancy in Northern California ~ I think it's great how you walk the countryside with no idea where you will end up each night. I've heard of walking tours but everything is all planned out. I know I don't have the courage you have but it's fun watching you so unafraid, Ilona. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-57429651877195085202013-05-01T04:18:26.009+01:002013-05-01T04:18:26.009+01:00You walk so much, I'm sure you know this tip, ...You walk so much, I'm sure you know this tip, but here it is: when you get a blister, poke a hole in it with a needle and let the liquid drain. Then cover with a band-aid, or--better yet--a small piece of moleskin. The blister will stop hurting and will heal quickly.<br /><br />I'm enjoying your walkabout tremendously!mikemaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06569666073239903588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-79328960932648763452013-05-01T03:54:02.335+01:002013-05-01T03:54:02.335+01:00Love your pictures! Sounds like you are having a l...Love your pictures! Sounds like you are having a lot of fun :) take care<br />Kimcountry lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062018110749960921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-2575835110263459842013-05-01T03:46:06.406+01:002013-05-01T03:46:06.406+01:00so enjoying your journey and photos!so enjoying your journey and photos!anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269208573774815462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-55225707224619625232013-05-01T00:23:35.326+01:002013-05-01T00:23:35.326+01:00My old stomping grounds -- Monsal Head and Bakewel...My old stomping grounds -- Monsal Head and Bakewell. You would probably havefound somewhere to stay in Great Longstone or Ashford in the Water. If the Cliff Lane you refer to is in Calver, I used to live there. Spent a wondrously happy year looking down the Derwent Valley to Chatsworth. Gorgeous countryside. Makes me homesick thinking about it.ChrisJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550420299395301062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-28554030951025721012013-05-01T00:18:33.269+01:002013-05-01T00:18:33.269+01:00Absolutely beautiful pic's!
I love the gate, ...Absolutely beautiful pic's!<br /><br />I love the gate, Love the honor system..we have a garden guy here that does that. We always add a bit more cause he's so good at keeping us in garden veggies during the summer months.<br /><br />Thanks for taking me along with you!<br />Jake's a GirlJake's a Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401847481371419598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-39697969740784113732013-04-30T23:32:36.934+01:002013-04-30T23:32:36.934+01:00The goats and gate get my vote. Night night.
Jane ...The goats and gate get my vote. Night night.<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-79257338456157117672013-04-30T23:17:58.528+01:002013-04-30T23:17:58.528+01:00Interesting gate, wood or steel?Interesting gate, wood or steel?Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06530748998376076224noreply@blogger.com