Day 40 Laugharne to Carmarthen (22.2 miles, cumulative 675.7)

Wow! 40 days of waterproof-less walking in Wales - who'd have thought it?

The route for the next two days follows the estuary up to the next river crossing and back, so not much real coastal walking. I'd just made it to the other side south of St Clairs, when my phone rang. It was my host from last night to say I hadn't paid for my accommodation (admin mix-up), but she wanted to donate it to my fundraising page. Thank you so much Jackie for such generosity. 

Shortly afterwards, I opened a gate at a farmhouse and three dogs appeared from nowhere barking at me. I immediately retreated to the other side of the gate and looked at alternative routes. There were none. Miraculously, another walker then appeared (a rare site indeed!). It was Emma (of 'Emma Walks West Wales', raising money for Alzheimer's), who calmly led me past the feisty hounds (perhaps a little hyperbole!) to safety. Thank you Emma.

The footpath to Llansteffan was delightful, but thereafter much of the route to Carmarthen was on minor roads or alongside busy roads. I was pestered and bitten by horseflies again, probably something to do with them being attracted to a late afternoon sweaty t-shirt. It was a relief to reach Carmarthen after a long day.

I had my first Indian meal of the trip - the excellent Cinnamon restaurant was welcoming, while the food was tasty and good value.