Other Notes
Weight
Before undertaking the walk I intentionally put on about a kilo
in weight to give myself extra reserves. On arriving home I had lost three
kilos (so I was two kilos lighter than normal). It is evident, looking back,
that I was practically incapable of eating enough food to provide the amount
of energy I was using up. Even though I did my best to eat lots (pints of
whole milk, always two tins of food for dinner, 250g portions of muesli in
the morning) I clearly was using up calories far more quickly than I was
taking them in!
Cost
Although I did not keep track of the costs exactly I know that the
total expenditure was significantly less than £100. My guess is probably
about £70. Not bad for an eleven day vacation these days! Excluded
from this however is the initial outlay on equipment. I was lucky to inherit
my tent from my Grandad and to already have items like water proofs and a
sleeping bag. I did purchase my stove and rucksack though. It's scary to
think that you are travelling around with over £500 worth of gear on
your back!
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