9 June. The last day…..whaa… First things first, a thank you to Carlo, not just for walking with me for the last handful of days (its been good to share this walk with some one). But also for taking on the blog (its was great not having to worry about the blog for a few days) thank you. Also thank you to Arthur, (he’s the guy who’s been taking care of the web-site). Arthur drove down from Scotland to walk the last 10 miles (which was good, he was there on the first day of the walk…. felt only right he should be there at the end). In the morning the three of us said our thank yous to the Rev John Turpin for allowing us to stay in the church hall. For breakfast met up with Simon (UPF national leader) and Jeff, they had come down to join Arthur, Carlo and myself to walk the last 10 miles. Arrived at the ‘Immaculate Conception and St Joseph’s’ at Christchurch (the church where I was baptised) early afternoon, Mike and Andy where there to meet us, Thank you.
Arthur and Carlo
Bric a brac
The beginning/The end
Was reminded of the story in the Bible, of the labours who had only worked for the last few hours of the day and where paid the same as those who had worked all day. My hope was if there were to be any blessing (as it were) those who were with me at the end should be paid in equal amount (with that in mind only wished there were more with us).Had no idea what to expect on walking in to the church, there had been a new church built behind the old one. I first went to the chapel of the new church to offer the walk up to God and to give thanks to all the people that had helped me on this journey, then walked in to the original church (was now used to fund raise. Inside resembled something between a charity shop and a car boot sale. A whole lot of different thoughts inside me, as a follow up to this blog from the last day, I will write one more. A reflection on what the walk was all for and what it has meant to me. Thank you to all who have been with me Thankyou
On the first of May 2009, Paul Currie set out to walk the length and breadth of the UK from near Thurso to Southampton via Ireland, around 1000 miles. His intention is to raise funds and awareness to establish an Interfaith Youth Hostel. He is taking NO money with him and no support. Apart from a sleeping bag and a copy of World Scriptures, Paul will rely on the kindness of the British people and his trust in God to keep him going in this endeavour.
Paul says, “Through showing respect, we gain understanding, through understanding, we gain friendship, and friendship changes everything.”
The blue line is Paul’s progress so far…. (click map to enlarge)
Please support Paul by making a donation towards the Interfaith Youth Hostel.
100% of the money donated will go towards the fund for the Interfaith Youth Hostel
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