AWW 17.01.2007:- The Goats!

There had been some debate on the advisability of publishing the availability of 'bail out' points before a walk actually commenced. David was of the opinion that he would attract more punters if they thought they would not have to endure the Full Monty of 25km and the advertised three trig points. Some were of the opinion that 'Quality' in the field was preferable to 'Quantity', and I ventured that "Why provide straws if the men are not yet drowning!" Nevertheless, under a variety of pretexts, the three above were smiling with relief at the 18 km point at Alto Fica, and waiting for the Cavalry in the shape of Dinah to arrive, while the rest of the group strode on with heads held high, whistling 'Keep Right On to the End of the Road'. I say the rest of the group, but Rod sensing that 'Naming and Shaming' might be imminent kept well out of the camera's field of view, announcing a last minute early retirement, on the grounds of the effects of his recent Chestikoff!
And so the Six Superb Sheep were separated from the Goats, who also thoroughly disappointed their canine companions by cutting their day short a little after 2 pm.