Day 12

With severe weather warnings being cast for the whole country, Sam dressed for day 12 with all his wet weather gear, ready to tackle elements again and what ever else Mother Nature could throw at him on his way from the beautiful town of Warwick to Banbury.

However, after a slightly damp start, Sam seemed to have found the only place in the country where it wasn’t raining (shame), and walked in cloudy but dry conditions. The same could not be said for Sam’s lower half, as he was still concerned that the clear weather would end he carried on his fully dressed in his oilskins until the discomfort of his damp legs became too much and he was soon forced to remove the wets due to his very sweaty legs.

As the day passed with little adventure Sam’s thoughts took him back to his half way party at the weekend, where a group of loyal supporters gathered to celebrate the 250 mile mark with 1 or 2 cans of Fosters, and an evenings entertainment in the nightlife Mecca which is Nuneaton High Street. A most enjoyable evening ensued and the Midlands were introduced to an array of great Southgate RFC traditions such as bunnies, Yee-hah and 21 (oops, I said, that will be me fined!). Unfortunately there was the inevitable casualty or two (caused by something they ate, I’m sure), but on the whole a great night was had by all.

So Sam arrived in Banbury after another day placing one heavy foot in front of the other, with only one incident when a local man chased him down the street (he may have been an overzealous autograph hunter as Sam’s profile is continually raised), but not wanting to risk it Sam broke into a jog and waved.

Off to Oxford tomorrow.