4 weeks today I will have done my first day's trek on The Great Wall of China!!

To my amazement there are still some people who think the Great Wall is FLAT!! There probably are some sections that are relatively flat but most of it runs along the spines of the hills and mountains as it was built as a fortress to keep out the advancing Mongolians. Some sections are in a state of bad repair and some have been restored, my understanding is we will be covering sections that include some very challenging trekking. I will be 'earning' every penny of the money people have kindly donated for Dorothy House. For those who haven't supported me yet PLEASE DIG DEEP! click on the link for my Just Giving page. Dorothy House do
amazing work but would not be able to survive without the generous donations people make so please sponsor me.

As for my poorly foot the x-ray revealed nothing in the way of fractures thankfully, so consulted a Physiotherapist as I needed to be sure I wasn't going to do any more damage, I have damaged the tendons and ligaments, advised to rest it!!!! Went to the Gym so couldn't really do the leg stamina training I wanted to do, did lots of upper body and cardio stuff. Cooled down with a steady 2000 metre row. Not bad for an old bird!!

Mollie went home with much shorter legs!!! No really she loved her walks although I couldn't do too much and she is only 5 years old so still able to keep up that was until we saw some cows, she dug her tiny little paws in and WOULD NOT MOVE, I had to pick her up and carry her past them until she settled down.

Pub Games Night on Friday everyone welcome even if you haven't got a team, come down to the Belvoir Castle, Lower Bristol Road, Bath (next to Kia showrooms) and just enjoy the fun or join someone else's team. I might even sneak a Yard of Ale contest in too! And the obligatory Raffle will be held as well. Looking forward to a great night and lots of pounds in the pot.

Charity Auction, Thursday 10th Sept. Bath Function Rooms, Green Park Station, Bath. BA1 1JB, (there is parking available at Green Park which is unlimited in the evenings). More Auction Lots have been added so there is a large range of prices, anyone can join in the bidding. It's also only 2 days before I go, it will be my send off party too! There will be a bar in the Function Rooms and food is available at the Brasserie downstairs if people want to make a night of it. The Auction will start at 7.30 pm, doors open from 7 pm, a full Auction list will be available and a screen presentation will also be showing the 'Lots'. This is a free event but if you register for tickets I will email the full Auction Lot List prior to the event.