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Having had a really good night in the barn, waking up to a lovely sunrise and the birth of a lamb was a great start to the day.
Following a breakfast of tea/coffee and biscuits we decided to leave early for Kirkby Stephen and call in for elevenses at the Pink Geranium.
Good choice for food. I had a great jacket spud with prawns while Bev tucked into ham, egg and chips.
The normal route from here takes you up and over Nine Standards Riggs - there are 3 alternative paths, all of which are boggy in normal conditions - we were advised to take the road to Keld, bit of a slog but saved having soaking feet again.
The yurts at Keld were a very welcome sight for the foot weary walkers, and the cold beers delivered directly to our door were a godsend!
We couldn't have asked for better hosts. Ian and Michelle were stars. We ordered dinner, which was home cooked and delicious and delivered to the yurt. The breakfast rolls (baguettes with bacon and eggs in) were heavenly and also delivered.
The yurts themselves were brought over from Mongolia in kit from and erected on site. They have a wood burning stove in the middle, enough space to sleep 4, and plenty of games to play. And they even have fairy lights that come on at night. I think we'd both like to go back sometime and spend some time exploring the area.
We've now reached the halfway point of the walk and are both feeling a bit battered,
Although the blister count is very much in Bev's favour, or you could say Nicky's winning 10 - 0!!
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