What happened next?

What a reception we received at Robin Hood’s Bay on Tuesday! It was overwhelming. Thanks to Tony and his wonderful team and their supporters, we were so elated in spite of the inclement weather which did little to dampen our spirits. The beautiful flowers and plant presented to both of us together with the friendship we developed with John, Jim and their wives Carol and Ann,; the welcome we received at Tony’s house from his wife Lynne and son Stephen, during the walk, will live forever in our memory. Tony’s Biblical catch phrase “I was a stranger and you welcomed me” became a reality.

Later on when our neighbours and friends Margaret & John Docherty transported us to our B.& B. for the night, we returned to Robin Hood’s Bay to collect our badge for the Coast to Coast together with our Certificate; we are No. 9169 this year. Apparently over 100,000 walk the route each year.

We were very chuffed to receive an official acknowledgement on the website from Commodore Chris York the National Director of the charity, and to know that the website has received over 6,000 unique visits. Our thanks also to Tony for his continual support and affirmation, for his ability to develop the photos as quickly as he did, despite his week-end football tournament.

Together with the valiant band of supporters mentioned above, and the parishes and other individuals who have pledged donations, surely this is what the term ‘Communion of Saints’ is all about. We are working as a team, each with our individual contribution to make to seafarers whom we may never met but whose own role in providing our daily ‘bread’ in whatever form, deserves to be highlighted. Hopefully the walk is another way of continuing to raise the flag.

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