England's Final Bits!!

Thursday 7th April 16.

I was up early Thursday morning, ready to start on the Via Francigena. 
Breakfasted, I was outside Canterbury Cathedral at 8 am, ready for a big days walk (spiritually and physically!)

 


















Soon I was on the Pilgrims way, out of the city

and into the cold (but dry) morning. I found the route well way-marked, and was soon ready for my 'pilgrims second breakfast at 10 am!!

Continuing along the route: up and down, crossing the Kentish countryside, not actually seeing much civilisation, although I could hear the roar of the busy roads nearby!

 












By 1230 I was in Shepherdswell, a full section of my route done already!! 
I managed to find a shop for some food... 
Then dodging rain and hail showers I continued on towards Dover... Only another 9 miles !! 

As I crossed the countryside, I found a majestic house - with its very own church - open to view !! 
Quite handy really as I dodged more showers whilst there...

 














I continued along the old Roman road, very muddy... and a real trudge, passing Dover castle, up on the headland as I spied the English Channel, and today's end!! 

Arriving in Dover just after 6 pm I was grateful for food, a shower and a comfy bed ... 'Only' 32 kms walked today!! 

Now... For France !!