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May 25, 2009
on top of the world (well England)
What a crazy idea, climbing the highest Mountain in England on a sunny May Bank Holiday. As we walked down the road to our starting point there were cars parked on the verges nose to tail for about a mile. As we began the climb it was the equivalent of the hikers M1. People like ants swarmed the mountainside making a beeline for the summit.
Many made it, young and old, some in trainers and shorts, others (like us!) in their mountaineering gear, English, Japanese, Italian and more nationalities besides, some running, some plodding, everyone sweating. A mass of humanity in search of the prize - to stand on top of England and look down on the world. Cameras were produced to record the moment. Some grabbed phones to call home and report on their momentous achievement (and the weather, and what they were having for lunch). Most took a moment to wonder. To look in awe. To give thanks.
Then sandwiches eaten, photo taken, it was time to step off the top and make the long walk home.
Posted by Anna Dixon at May 25, 2009 07:50 PM