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My story

 

After 4 months, 105 stages and 2273kms (give or take), I have finally finished the epic trek from the north coast of Holland to Nice on the mediterranean coast. The walk has taken me through Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Lorraine valley, the Vosges mountains, the Jura and finally the Alps.

 

I have been keeping a blog setting out the highs and lows of my trip - its a bit out of date (there's not much internet access in the mountains) but I hope it gives you a sense of my experiences, the wierd and wonderful people I've met and the fun that I've had. You can find my blogs at: www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/theintrepidvoyager/

 

Now all that remains is to ask everyone I know for money! So if you hear from me in the next few months, you know that I'm only after your cash.

 

Thanks a lot

 

Matthew

Congratulations, didn't think you would make it. You may be unemployed but at least you got a beard out of it. Donation by Michael Mellor 26/10/09  

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james and i share a story Donation by Joe Fowler 22/10/09  

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There's a story here Matt - I'll explain later Donation by James Henderson 22/10/09  

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Well done mate, all the best. Donation by Alex McLean 19/10/09  

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Use some of this donation for a blister repair kit ;) ... Donation by Ed Stevens 02/09/09  

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WALK FASTER Donation by Gareth Spencer 17/07/09  

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Nice to see you have got as far as you have...so here is the money!,,,,keep going Donation by Jason 07/07/09  

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hey matt, wish i could join you for a few km's. Donation by Jo Hurford 02/07/09  

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Ey up Mellor, tired yet? Will keep the Banner Owls page upto date for you. Donation by Joe Charles 16/06/09  

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Hope you have a really good time. Keep drinking ... the water, I mean. Donation by Sam Smithers' Dad 09/06/09  

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Good luck Postman Matt. I'll be keeping the photos of your final appearance at EMT on my phone for posterity. Keep up the blog. Donation by Karen Ramsay 09/06/09  

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Good luck Matt, remember we want photos of you and postman's hat. Keep a look out for an "Hmmm Cake!" franchise opportunity-we could go international! Donation by Hilary Coulson 31/05/09  

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Looking forward to seeing your svelte figure on your return.... Donation by Vincent Rabbi 26/05/09  

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Just think when you are walking through all that beautiful countryside you could have been writing the Council's Rural strategy Donation by John Charlton 22/05/09  

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Enjoy!!!! Donation by Kate Sheldon 19/05/09  

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We'll miss you postman Matt - but I have a feeling this will be a lot more interesting than council life! Bon Voyage! Donation by Charlotte Rose 19/05/09  

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no, not a pair of new boots - a nicely worn in pair: start sleeping in them now! Donation by eugene w 18/05/09  

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Don't forget to visit a few Post Offices en route! Donation by Julie B 16/05/09  

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Using the TGV is not allowed... Donation by James Henderson 14/05/09  

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Good luck - you should do a travelblog again Donation by Graeme Hodges 09/05/09  

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All the best Matt - you planning on reviving the travelblog? Donation by Michael Bowles 09/05/09  

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Remember your vaseline ;) Ooo and GOOD LUCK! Donation by May 08/05/09  

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1p per KM mellor. If I hear that you have been taking the bus between stops I will take the water from those thirsty children myself. Donation by David Hewitt 07/05/09  

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Watch out for chafing! Donation by Sam Smithers 18/04/09  

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'Nice' charitable effort! Donation by Laura Wheatley 08/04/09  

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1p a mile!.. can't you walk those last few miles south as well and bring the money to Africa yourself? Donation by Jaap Verhaagen 02/04/09  

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If you get to Nice by Christmas Donation by Ron barrowclough 02/04/09  

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Donation by Dave Mason 31/03/09  

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Best of luck fella - hope you get a chance to use those well-honed french-language skills! Donation by Gareth Lucey 26/03/09  

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Good luck Mellorino Donation by Loveman 24/03/09  

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