‘For my 50-mile walk I called a halt at 40 miles, at midnight. The last two miles were very icy which slowed us up and there was a risk of falling. My friends, Colin and Mairi , would have stayed until I completed the 50 but they both had an early start at work and would have had practically no sleep if they’d had to stay with me until 4am.
So I decided to be sensible for once. And to be honest I was very tired and I realised it no longer matters to me if I complete the 50. I don’t think anyone will mind that I only did 40. I was struggling after 33 miles and it was only thanks to Colin and Mairi reviving me and taking my heavy rucksack off me that I was able to continue.
Plenty of well-meaning friends are advising me to reduce the distance anyway and to do the walk earlier in the year when the weather is better and there is more daylight. And thanks everyone that sponsored and encouraged me!’
It is still possible to make a Busega Scotland donation for Peter’s efforts at
https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/mypage/peterh2019busegascotland
Peter, you are a Busega Scotland hero!