Day 25: It's not over!!!

Just received from Josh:

Today at 2:42pm

Ok, as you will know, either from my last message on facebook or by reading my blog, I am now in Manchester and have been since Friday. It was written that on the third day of rest, the walker would rise from his bed and continue on his pilgrimage. Unfortunately when it was written, certain circumstances were not foreseen. Although I would like to base the suspension of this hike purely on my knee playing up, and by feet and back having practically no skin on them, I am sorry to say that I can not continue on my journey, mainly through lack of finances. That's right people, a trip designed to shake off the shackles of modern living and get back to a simpler life style has been halted by a need to retain a connection with reality. Walking and camping still requires money. In fact it is quite an expensive business when you take everything into account.

Now as the title of this blog suggests, it isn't over yet. So far I have completed around 350ish miles, and I will be returning home within the next few days. However, it's not over until the fat lady sings, and where better to find one than at the Edinburgh Festival. So I shall be completing the last 300 miles from Manchester to Edinburgh roughly this time next year when I have had a chance to build up some savings. I really do appreciate the support you have all given me over the last 3 and a bit weeks and I am sorry I have not been able to complete it in one go. But, please rest assured, it WILL be completed.

Thanks again for all of your support and I hope to see you all very soon!

Josh