Emerging Consequences

This time we chose a walk that took us through a scenic route along the Oude Maas, click here for a look. Instead of starting at end point and walking towards home where we ensure a quick meal and immediate collapse in front of the TV for a good film, we walked from home to destination and the tram back.

The aches were intense and I was starting to suspect the appearance of blisters (luckily upon arrival at home my feet were blister free). I also underestimated the shining sun and warm appearance as a result, my partners shoes broke and I was uncomfortably cold towards the end of the walk. If you ever do find yourself on a long walk, it helps have a blister kit, muesli bars, water etc. Check the weather before you head out.

In South Sudan, conflict tends to occur during the dry season. Sometime around end of November and up until end of February-beginning of March. Click here for an idea of South Sudanese climate. When the rains come, most roads become impassable and therefore difficult to transport goods as well as the movement of people. This is however a two edged sword for although conflict declines, the current rains are causing much more difficulty.

Although one of the least pleasant walks we did, getting home brought back pleasant news for I received my confirmation of a place on the Four Day March event!! Very exciting, coupled with the lack of accidents, all appears to be in order and I impatiently await the next walk, this time its 40 km.