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Fundraising for Breast Cancer Awareness.

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Thanks for the update Sparky. Glad they had someone expert with them to make a decision on safety. I'm sure we will hear all about it soon enough when they are all back safely and soaking their feet!;)
 
The walkers return !!!!

We made it back at 5.15pm :) !!!

Firstly, thank you so much to everyone who gave us a great send off from Hardleys, came on the walk, supported us in our efforts and who cheered us on at Lluc.

Yes you are absolutely right Sparky, we took an expert with us but decided to ignore what he said anyway !! LOL!! No he was a great chap but we knew we were made of stronger stuff and if I say I am walking to Lluc and back then that is what I will do.

We met at Hardleys at 10 am for tea and coffee, and the 24 walkers got our pink balloons, t-shirts, hats and feather boas organised and set off to Pollensa. The sun was shining with a very light breeze so we had perfect walking conditions. We parked up and started to walk after a brief photo call at 11. Bella, I must point out that today I had on outfit number 2, with a pink cowboy hat which hopefully looked a little prettier than yesterdays shower cap !!

My word, what a shocker the first 8km was....it was so steep and through heavy forest, all loose rocks and mud. We were in such good spirits that even those who were finding it very difficult managed to joke (you know who you are !) and we all encouraged each other along. The walk is not very clearly laid out in some parts and at one point, a group who were doing very well at the front of the pack took a wrong turning and unfortunately that group managed to walk an extra 6km, but even with that, they managed to get to the Monastery first ;) Well done Garys group´.

By 2.30 everyone had made it to Lluc, and we all tucked into lovely warm bocadillos and cold beers. Of course we also had to try their chocolate cake purely to replenish our sugar levels you understand !!! But then the bad news came from our expert...he felt we shouldn´t walk back as it was now 3pm and on the previous timings we would be walking through the forest in the dark and wouldn´t be back in Pollensa before 7pm. He stressed that our muscles would be tired (like we didn´t know that already !?!?!) and it would take longer for the return journey.

After some brief deliberation, we took a vote and gave everyone the option to get a lift back to Pollensa to collect their cars. The group that went back by car made the right decision for them and as some had their children and dogs with them I have to stress how great and brilliant they were.

And so we were 9.....mad fools I hear some of you say, not listening to the expert, but we knew we could pick up the pace, and fuelled with choccie cake and sheer determination we were on a roll... ...this weekend has all been about overcoming diversity and pushing yourself outside your comfort zone and so my mind was made up. I was not letting my sponsors down....so at 3.05pm off we 9 went.

We were cracking along at such a pace I wasn´t sure I could keep up but the stronger walkers supported the weaker ones and helping each other we were soon at the halfway mark. We were talking on the way back and decided with our pedometer and compass that it was around 12km each way, so further than we had originally guesstimated. We had plenty of water with us and did all need to put on an extra layer on the way back as the forest was now quite cool.

The return jpurney was filled with speculation on what our return time would be, what delights we could have for dinner and how lovely that first G&T / beer would be. We flew home in an amazing 2 hours and 10 minutes and got back to Pollensa at 5.15pm. We were so out of breath but all laughing and congratulating each other, and of course had to have another photo.

Getting out of the car when I got back in the Port was the most difficult part of the whole day and after a very long walk upstairs to the apartment I was straight into the bath to soak. All in all, the aching is not too bad but I am informed that tomorrow will be worse and so sensibly I have all day tomorrow free.

I have had a great weekend and my belief in human nature is stronger now than ever. For a small village we have really pulled together and everyone involved should be proud, together with everyone on the PP Forum for talking about the events and giving your support

THANK YOU EVERYONE
x :)
 
I have said it a few times and its worth repeating yet again. Well done! You were all amazing, and the last 9 to have such determination deserve a special congratulations and a longer soak in the bath!
Hubby and I are so impressed with the village type of atmosphere in PP which got all of this off the ground - and into the water - that we almost up sticks today and came over! I'm sure your final collection will be fantastic and will be adding to it ourselves in a few weeks.
Looking forward to any photos! Well done again! XX:D

Oh and the cowboy hat looked great too!
 
I would also remind everyone that this is just the start of our antics ! We still have Ex-pat factor, a treasure hunt, football tournament and a big presentation and celebration dinner at the end of April to come.

I will keep everyone posted with news of dates and locations for all the activities and for anyone coming to PP, you are all so welcome to come to any events or the dinner if you are here. It will be grest to put more names to faces and I have met new people this weekend from the forum who have been great fun.

Next year I think we may choose a flatter walk maybe to Campanet....but for now, its time for bed as zebedee said !!!!!
 
Charity walk to Lluc

Hey well done all of you! What an amazing effort! I bet that first G&T/beer tasted good when you got back :)

Look forward to joining in some of the reamining activities when we come out in April!
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A wonderful achievement for such a great cause. Very well done to all of you. Hope the feet are not too sore this morning!
Thank you for a great report too uatw. What a weekend! I'm sure you slept well last night - feet willing of course!
 
What a great report of the walk!


Very well done to you all...hope all aching muscles and sore feet are easing a bit ;)
 
Watched the video and read your lovely write up. So nice to hear of everyone working together for such a great cause. Well done to all :)
 
Usandthewoof, it was great to see you today and hope the shopping went well. All the people that took part in the swim and walk are amazing and it's looking like there is going to be a fantastic amount of money raised.:D
 
Breast Cancer Awareness

This mornings Majorca Daily Bulletin has front page headline, "United Against Breast Cancer"-Major fund raising event in the Port of Pollensa.
There is a front-page photograph and a report and photographs across the Centre Pages.

Zapper
 
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Yes, well done to all concerned, a very worthy cause. Can't find any photo's or video's of the events though, unfortunately the links provided did not work for me and couldn't find any thing on Youtube, I would be grateful to anyone who can post links to photo's or video's of the events.

If we had been over we would have been there waving our flag but we were with you all in spirit.;)
 
It did.....thank you Sparky....wonderful photos, great event, well done to all.:)
 
Yes what wonderful photos, well done to every single person involved.
 
try youtube, puerto pollensa 5.3.2011, that should work failing that PM me and I will give you another link.
 
Topless Dip

Sparky, the photos are great and I have to say they brought more tears to my eyes ... as if I haven´t shed enough tears this weekend ! They reflect the atmosphere of the day brilliantly and why we all wanted to participate.

Well my feet and legs are now SO much better and after checking with some of the other walkers this afternoon we are all agreed that we have recovered well and....wait for it....Bella, you will roar with laughter........I am considering doing the Pollensa half marathon :eek:

I am sure that if I can get a few sponsors I will be able to do the distance as it is no further than we walked on Sunday and it is all on the flat, so it should be much easier ....what do you think?
 
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Uatw, i am glad your legs and feet are better i felt so sorry for you yesterday. As for doing the half marathon :eek:....i think you are crazy but oh so brave :D.
GO GIRL!!!
 
Must admit it brought a tear to my eye.....all they wonderful folk joining in a wonderful event....the sadness this wrenched thing causes but there was a great buzz in the air...I felt it looking at the photos.....all emotions! UATW if there is anyway I can sponsor you online for the half-marathon please let me know. Glad your feet and legs are feeling better.....no stopping you now!! :) xxx
 
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