Extra! Extra! Read all about it...

So its been a while since the lavender walk and it seems people have put it out of their minds. For the walkers its not forgotten, some are still nursing injuries from the walk, some are contemplating new wardrobes because of the kilos they have shed. One intrepid reporter decided to tell their story in their own words. What follows is a look at the walk from the perspective of a walker. It is a candid look at what happened on the walk and talks about the experiences we've had, some of them hilarious and some of them just so profound they make you realize that it only takes one person to make a difference. It doesn't take lots of money or a big name it just takes one person doing one good deed and sometimes the sacrifice becomes insignificant in the face of the lives you touch. Buy this week(1-7th September)'s Sunday Standard to read all about it. This is a must read get your copy now....

REST DAY!

Today is my birthday, which marks the 6th day of this ADVENTURE and our first official REST DAY!

Yesterday was a tough day..5 days of walking and the feet KNOW it..

The first leg done and having a restful day courtesy of Cresta Botsalo.

We arrived after 2200hrs yesterday yet.. we are still thinking about completing this walk - The blisters, ankles, knees and feet are rearing their ugly heads but the WHOLE TEAM - Neo Nkele, Acirfa Boipuso Mothoosile, Khumoyame Gaobolelelwe, Sharon N Munyoro, Kadimo Galeboe and Khumoyame Mogotsi are still positive that Gaborone is the final destination. 

With communities hospitality is overwhelming especially the Topisi welcome we got and send off where 3 ladies walked the first 10kms with us.

The police have been so supportive and we even had the Serule police alternate and walk the different distances with us.

Not a day goes by that we thank God, our families, friends and sponsors for believing in us and carrying us through is EPIC ADVENTURE

- Sharon N Munyoro

Day 5

The longest walk - literally!

Today we walked to Palapye. We managed to cover a total of 70km. 
"Got into palapye at 21:55 last night...walked 15hrs and today it feels like my feet shud be removed." - Khumo G

There were several breaks and it was hard to get back up but we got to it over and over again. A really great team! Also a great motivation to know that we get to spend tomorrow, our first day of rest, at Cresta Hotel in Palapye. Silver lining - 242km covered.

Day 4

Day 4 - 131km walked!

Soldiering on despite the heat and the blisters and the fast cars on the A1. Also thanks to RB2 for the media coverage today!

Walking into Topisi was a highly emotional event...for the first time on this trip people came and met us on the A1 and went with us back to their village singing the whole way...it made the swollen feet so worth it... touched beyond words...

time for some much needed sleep...

DAY 3

Day 3 - 80km down

Leaving Foley Siding and heading to Serule...

First 100km completed at 1121hrs. Just started the 2nd hundred km and feeling good. No cramps yet just normal muscle pain and the first blisters.

Government and all working well at the moment. Fingers crossed it stays that way. Thanks to a good friend who dropped in to make a donation to our fuel fund. Feeling so blessed.

Serule police are amazing with one of them even walked some of the distance with us.

Did it without incident - 51km. Realized however, that dikgotla like Tonota and Serule kgotlas are quite a distance from the A1. Long day!!
131km covered altogether.

Day 2

Day 2 - 38,7km behind us.

Started at 06.45. And we are off....just left Tonota...many thanks to Kgosi Radipitse who's hospitality knew no bounds.

And refreshed by KBL's drinks and filled up by sandwiches made with Senn Foods products , we were ready to get back on the road to Foley Siding!

Finally in Foley.42km covered... Its been a long walk...today was rough. Received by the Kgosi, Kgosi Khumo. Did a presentation that was well received and were offered the VDC room to sleep.

Had no power and slept at 7pm and we were up at midnight! What to expect on day 3?....

80km covered!!

Hit the road Jack

Well this time Jack takes a back seat and Sharon, Khumo G, Neo, Khumo M, Kadimo and Boipuso do the hitting. Arrived at Cresta Thapama in the early hours of Sunday morning.

 Thanks to the people who stepped up and provided transport. And the chase was on. We went after our goal - increasing cancer awareness and equipping as many people as possible with the knowledge they need to join the fight against cancer.

DAY 1 - 0 km down.   Bright and early, 06:00 a.m to be exact, we got dressed for day one. Freezing cold and pretty dark out, going outside was a daunting thought. But we dressed the part, manned up and warmed each other up with laughter.

After 20km started to feel the strain of it all but then there it was: Shashe and it's amazing river. The view is breath-taking.

14.24hrs : we made it!!! Just as planned 38.7km down and everyone in one piece. Hello Tonota!
 A great start.