Day 1 - K Day

So, the day has arrived, we couldn't really believe it, it seems so long and at the same time so short since we first talked about the trip. Day 1 required a 27-mile paddle from the Eldonian Village Hall as far as Parbold to be collected by our chauffeur, David Waterhouse, our very accommodating Gofer.

The Team at the start of the journey

Our paddle would see us from the start of the Desmond Family Canoe trail through the suburbs of Liverpool, passing by Aintree and on to arrive at Parbold at the end of Day 1. The majority of the day went without a hitch and we are grateful for our Gofer, David's, help as he would meet us with sustenance before we cracked on with the next section.

Fine weather, what could be better?

All went just fine until the very end of our day when we arrived at day's end to find no sign of David, even though we had supplied a postcode of the final canoe-out for the day. There followed some discussion as to whether my post codes were correct but David said he was on his way and we rested-easy on the fact that he would be with us very soon.

The Gofer's arrival on the wrong side of the canal!

To be fair, David did arrive with us, sadly on the wrong side of the canal! We can hope for a better day tomorrow. I have assured the Team that's it's an easier day but I am getting the impression they don't believe me!

The final insult of the day....someone....no name no pack drill walked on the seat on the support vehicle. There will be trouble when we get home if such reskless behaviour is repeated.

The footprint!

Not that I want to tell, it wasn't me and frankly David is too scared of Nessie to tread on her upholstery so, well, that only leaves one person brave enough to undertake such a reckless action!

More for day 2.. we are on our way bright and early for a telephone radio interview with Radio Leeds at 8.40 so an early start. Eeeee by 'eck, fame and fortune ain't easy!