Bit of a slow day today. Only 16 miles. I picked up a tummy bug the day before the Thames Crossing and think it has finally caught up with me. I’ll spare you the gruesome details of the last two days paddling, some of you may be having your tea. But this afternoon I ran out of energy and so I slept on the beach whilst Geoff wondered around the cafes and galleries of Folkstone. We pushed on this evening to Hythe which is where we are spending our 100th night.
Getting round Dover was a key milestone for us so It was great to tick that one off today. Last night we slept in St Margaret’s Bay and were up at a reasonable 6.30 to get on the water for 8am. From there we could see France only 16 miles or so away. (Odd to think that that wouldn’t count as a long crossing in our books anymore). Indeed neither of us could get a UK carrier on our phones but we could get France Telecom!!
As we rounded the corner towards Dover we popped the cameras on and did our best Veera Lynn impersonations. It wasn’t pretty.
As we approached the massive harbour walls a bank of fog started to descend. Fortunately visibility stayed good enough for us to edge up to the edge of the entrance, look left and right and left again and paddle across. A few minutes later a cross channel ferry entered the harbour. Not close but close enough to give you a sense of how large they are and how small we are.
The stream around the harbour wall accelerates and forms an exciting race which we bounced around on for five minutes or so before we were across the second entrance and away towards Folkstone and reflecting on the fact that we have turned the final corner!
Not long now.
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Midlifekayak 
Hey guys! So wow it’s almost done! It’s been awesome reading your trek, almost feel
Like I’ve done it Myself! Nothing is comparable to the experiences you’ve had and the efforts you’ve put into the charities and
You should be very very proud of that! Dave and
I only said we can’t
Believe you started this when we were in the uk and THAT feels like ages ago now and
You’re still paddling! Get home safely and not too complacently, it’s a busy sea over there! Lots of love and support, mich Dave ruff tumble and of course Thomas! ( who still recognises and smiles at your photos!)
See you in oz one day soon we hope!
Thomas
Day 100, how amazing ! We are all enjoying the daily’s, even the ones that are not so pleasant for you to experience. Take good care and know that we are all thinking of you !
Hugs from all here and it won’t be long now before you are home again – what a journey this has been for you ! !
Thanks Mary Alice! Look forward to seeing everyone!
Andy
Hi, Met you on Folkestone beach.You told me the kayaks were made in Wales,will have to get one.So glad you made it well done.Regads, ROY.