A really great start to "Judys Journey - the Extra Mile"

We arrived at Altcar just before 9.00am so that I could do a circuit of the camp and get "focused" before I set off.

Considering that I didn't get to bed until early this morning as I had been speaking about H4H at an event in Liverpool last night, I felt really good and ready to go. It was great to have all the family there, even Izzy and of course I was given a good send off. Pity I forgot the H4H flag but Dave came to the rescue and produced a Union flag for me. Jill then kindly volunteered to collect the H4H flag and take it to the next stop at Woodvale.

Negotiating all the roadworks between the start and the Formby by-pass wasthe first challenge but I made it and reached Woodvale exactly on time at 11.15 to be met by the Mayor and Mayoress of Sefton and Sqn Ldr Norman. After a quick cup of coffee and more photos ( with flag - thanks Jill) I set off again with the Mayor and Mayoress who had kindly offered to walk the next five miles to Southport Town Hall with me.

As we walked into Southport I had a lot of support and encouragement from passers by and we arrived at the Town Hall just after 1.30pm.

So the day finished with the family meeting up with me again. So far so good and I am off to have good sleep to make up for last night. More tomorrow, but will it stay fine?