XCC in Brecon Beacons

On Sunday I came back exhausted from an awesome four days in the Brecon Beacons with a hundred and fifty guys from all over the UK.  I was part of a team of thirteen chaps from Trinity taking part in XCC (Extreme Character Challenge) a mind, body and spiritual challenge. We were exhausted, having been pushed to our physical limits over many hours, we were emotionally challenged as we listened to others testimonies, we bonded as we supported each other - it was a spiritual awakening as we searched for the meaning in our lives and the direction we want to take - serving others and not just immersed in our own lives.

The guys from Trinity were fabulous and I experienced unbelievable fellowship with the group.  It was an experience I'll carry with me, an experience I hope will change me for the better.

Three days in the lakes.

Just spent a fabulous three days in the Lake District. We drove up on Sunday Morning arriving quite late after a tortuous journey.  No worries we decanted our stuff, and Daisy's as well, at the hotel and popped over to see Jane and co (Jess, Steve, Tim and Richard) - arriving just in time for a roast dinner.

On Monday, we drove to the Langdale Valley (one of my favourite places in the Lakes) and walked up from Blea Tarn around Side Pike and then back around Blea Tarn to the car.  Fabulous - the sun shone all day and the heather was golden in the late afternoon sun.

Tuesday up and over Cat Bells with fab views looking down on Derwent water with Helvellyn pale blue in the distance.

Wednesday a quick walk from the hotel took us to Barrow and then on to the top - a fantastic walk. Walking through emerald green fields edged in rust coloured trees, just turning colour as Autumn approaches, to windy windswept up lands with views to Grisedale and beyond.

A lovely time thanks all.