Sat 12th May

I spent ages checking and re-checking my stuff for the walk. Finally decided I had everything I needed. The rucksack seemed very heavy - but I couldn't think of anything to leave behind. The train journey to London gave us several views of the River Thames .. Funny to think over the next few weeks we would be walking along those river banks. Across London by tube .. Luckily it wasn't too busy. So plenty of room for two travellers with large rucksacks! It was a sunny evening - we hoped it would stay that way for the next few days. Had a text message from Alan to say he and Diana were hoping to travel out and meet us one weekend - it looks like that will be when we reach Oxford.