Running away from home

In preparation for our upcoming inaugural Ladies Backpacking Trip, 3 of the 4 of us went on a practice walk from our own doorstep here in the Gate.

To those of our neighbours who saw us hiking up the road with big packs on, it really looked like we were running away!

We left at 6pm this afternoon after a full week of work, and we walked for 5 miles carrying our packs full of books and stuff before stopping at the Coach & Horses pub for dinner.

 The bluebells were gorgeous and looked especially wonderful in the evening light.

Heather requested a table for 4 even though Chris wasn't with us (since she is still living in Germany at the moment). Anyway, we are really excited for our real trip which is in a couple of weeks.