Home at Last

Yep, we made it! I say we because reaching Greenwich was a total team effort. So many people helped along the way and I don't want to single out anyone, you know who you are and each contribution was equally valuable. Help with organisation, support, publicity, cheering on, places to stay, meeting, greeting and so the list goes on. Without all of you, we would not have achieved it.
Despite some tough sections, I loved every minute. The Thames was a delight, with its changing character and rowing through London was very special. I spent the week with some amazing people and met some more along the way. I learned about a sphere of life in the services of which I knew little. I have also learned more about SSAFA and the valuable work it does.
Thank you to everyone who made last week very special and a success. Raising around £7000 was I think a great achievement, but just as important was giving publicity to SSAFA and educating people about who they are and what they do. I am happy to help again to keep that flag flying.
I was pleased with the plan, which went to schedule, even with the few unknowns that happened. Above all I was pleased with the little boat, Scullcat 'Dora'. She took what the Thames had to offer, even the sea-like conditions through London. I calculated I rowed about 50,000 strokes. This morning I feel surprisingly good apart from a bit of a stiff neck and of course the blisters.
So back to normal, until the next time!
Thank you all so much