This is a walk I know well. I’ve walked it with family when the kids were small, and I’ve walked it with friends. Sometimes my eldest son accompanies me now, and sometimes I walk it alone. This time I was alone.
I’ve been having problems with my right foot for some time now, and I have self-diagnosed it as metatarsalgia. A couple of friends know about these things too, and my symptoms fit. I’ve bought some special pads to relieve the pressure on my foot, and a short walk was what I needed to see if it worked. The pad is a little fiddly to position right, but once right, it does help. I enjoy my walking too much to stop!
I’ve written a post about this walk before, I know, but I never tire of this stretch. Light changes like the seasons. It was good to see some green coming back after all the hot weather we’ve had.
I thought I would visit the gardens at Hampton Court Palace, but since Covid they charge around £20, whereas before Covid it was free to walk around the gardens. I had intended to use the cafe, but I’m not paying £20 just to go in. Their loss. Instead, I found a lovely cafe opposite Hampton Court station, and sat outside with a gorgeous veggie/vegan lunch.
The walk was successful and the metatarsal pad worked. I think I’m back in business! There are too many walks out there I want to do to give in.
My London+ 