My 500 mile plod to Santiago de Compostela from Lisbon starts on 16th April. I've been trying to train in challenging weather so I will be walk-fit to do 15 miles a day. I live in Dawlish on the beautiful South Devon coast. We are fortunate enough to be serviced by both the Teignmouth and Exmouth lifeboat crews, who are always stretched at this holidaymakers destination. I swim as often as I can and think I know how to keep safe. But things can change in a second in the sea and, I will never know when I might need to be rescued . The RNLI saves hundreds of people a year and are an invaluahle service to The British Isles. Please support me in my fundraising efforts.

Thank you.

Only 22 days until I leave for my adventure. I walking as much as I can and just can't wait to get started. Thanks for good wishes and advise but when it comes to blisters, I've got something so much better than Compeed. I've gor Hiker's Wool, lambswool straight from New Zealand. It's natural and full of oil. If I get a rub, I just grab a handful and stuff it into my sock at the point of friction. It stops blisters dead. Happy Days!