Author: marie grueber
Gravesend – a colourful mosaic of many cultures
Caught the Tilbury-Gravesend Ferry. My final steps on the Essex land. Only a 10 minute ride, no duty free shop I am afraid. On stepping on to Kent ground the…
Day 11- Peter crosses the river Thames
Caught the Tilbury-Gravesend Ferry. My final steps on the Essex land. Only a 10 minute ride, no duty free shop I am afraid. On stepping on to Kent ground the…
Day 9 – Peter learns to play the church bells
After having delicious cream teas, the rector Ed Henson, guided us through the St Mary’s church in Bulpham. He also showed us how to play the Beethoven’s Ode to Joy…
Day 3 – Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca
My Marie walked some way with me until we got to the church at Gt. Horkesley where the wife served up some porridge which we ate and then a lovely…
Day 2 – The Essex Way
Leaving Stratford st Mary I connected with the Essex Way which will take me to Chipping Ongar. But thats many miles away. This part of the route is mainly quiet…
A private concert in the fields of Stratford St Mary
Cam Doc, evidently a very talented musician, was just walking through the fields in this warm evening. We were very lucky to witness the first performance of his new song. Thank…
Day 1 – I’m leaving home – bye bye…
Date: 19th July 2013 Route: Bramford to Stratford St. Mary (Langham) Mileage Walked: 14 miles Total Mileage: 14 miles I have waited for 2 1/2 years for this day to…