Update on preparations.....

Weather in Toronto area is 6-8 degrees C. and after a sunny, mild period has become overcast and rainy---very similar to the English weather I shall soon be encountering. Good conditions to train in and test the efficacy of the waterproof cape, trousers and boots. Am trying to push for 10 miles per day, but frequently fall back to only 5 miles due to time pressures. Have taken the "jogger" out with me several times loaded up with 25lbs to replicate the pushing power required. The neighbours are probably curious and may be thinking that 'yours faithfully' has assumed a new fatherhood role!! Have discovered that my arms need a little extra muscle, especially when sailing directly into a strong wind.
Google Maps have been indispensable to the walk planning process along with A1tourism.com which lists (literally) thousands of affordable bed and breakfasts at under 25 pounds--$45.Cdn.(single). The exchange rate is currently in my favour, with sterling at its lowest/cheapest in 20 years. Hopefully this advance effort, plotting map locations of possible overnights, will save energy and tired legs in a strange town at the end of a rainy day.
Have purchased the air ticket, one way only, as I am not sure of the walk completion return date. Surprised to learn that ticket taxes almost (at a 79% rate) cost as much as the actual transportation.

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