Hadrian's Wall - Day 2

Carlisle to Walton - 15.2 miles

I knew it would be a wet day .... but come oooon; it was seriously depressing, squishy .... and surprisingly still enjoyable. Luckily I was prepared with some amazing gear, from over trousers, gaiters, gloves, etc .... but nothing is foolproof or in my case waterproof. Due to floods, I had 2 temporary diversions, but on a plus side, it gave me a chance to see a bit more of Carlisle. The villages I went through were charming, the people very friendly and the area simply amazing. Due to a silly decision, aka knee support and gaiters, my left knee started to have a small party and swelled up like a balloon. Hence the reason why the last mile felt like the longest of my life. Once I arrived at my next accommodation, a small farm with a bunkhouse, I was blessedly able to practise my favourite activities: eating, reading and just chilling. Having a fireplace and the bunkhouse to myself was amazing😁. I enjoyed every second.