We've (Rob and I) been on the road since Wednesday via ferry, Poole to Cherbourg. 16 hours drive and in to Phil's in Chamonix Thursday night and we've been sorting our kit out ever since! I have 75 litres less storage in my kayak than Rob and Phil, choosing to go for a faster boat??? Only time will tell if I have made a wise Jedi choice. Vanessa has been a great hostess fattening us up nicely before our trip. I would like to send my love to my wonderfully patient wife Melissa and my two cherob kids Rhys and Lowri. xxx

Pognophobia

Pognophobia, the fear of beards: symptoms can run from distrust of owner to overall feelings of dread. Mrs Thatcher is a Progophobe.

The razor blades are in storage and the trimmers in hiding as we run into the last 4 days of prep for the long journey ahead.

Please follow us as we paddle the mighty Rhine River.

YES its ginger and this is what i have to look forward to.