Day 7 - Saturday: "Points mean prizes"

With walking boots packed the team met up for our final gathering then the respective journeys home. The team banter on the train south was as good as ever but not quite as free flowing as laughter gave way to snoozing.
It was also a time for reflection on our collective achievements from the walk. In summary, a 462 year old team recorded 10 new walking personal bests, covering 1,000 miles in 2.2 million steps putting 20 very tired feet through hell resulting in 12 blisters and 3 black toe nails.

The train south also gave us the opportunity to conclude the Trek for Joe Team awards.

• The Peps Trip Advisor best breakfast award went to the Courtfield Guest House in Carlisle
• The Tom best packed lunch award went to the Oaktree Lodge Hotel in Whitley Bay (special mention to the Vallum Lodge in Twice Brewed for the added extras)
• The Hoops best ale award went to Auld Hemp
• The Trek for Joe Team best pub award went to Twice Brewed Inn (special mention to the Beehive in Carlisle for their quiz fund donation)
• The Hoops special golden chip award went to Casa Romana in Carlisle
• The Trek for Joe Team best dinner award went to the Barrasford Arms in Chollereton
• The J-P Godfather best waiter award went to "Helium" Sammy at the Gate of India in Tynemouth
• And finally, the C best waitress award went to "Mama-san" at the Golden Pheasant in Carlisle

So, there we are...the team are home, recuperating and reflecting on what is just the beginning! Stay tuned blog fans as more news follows, especially on the sponsorship front.

Yours as ever

Maximus Bloggus