Full on to the last, she gave it all she had for those last two days, determined to finish off last night. She slipped in to Bulloch Harbour behind my back as I was trying to get students on the water for an evenings session. I had a big banner hanging from my car “Well done Eila, sea kayaked around Ireland in 37 days”. That got some attention from those who were about, my intro students couldn’t quite imagine paddling much futher than Dalkey Island. Unfortunately I had to leave, but don’t worry, Des and Nigel were there to pop the champange with her. Slowly she began to become more human, food and drink did the trick. Home for a bath, we talked to the wee small hours.
There’s definitely a sense of my job half done, as I begin to get better, the loss of what should have been becomes greater. The mind is toying with the idea of finishing, I need to work for the moment, get fully back to rights again and then who knows, I’ll keep you posted. Fortunately the northern half of the country isn’t sinking!
Finally I would like to thank everyone for the huge amount of support, everyone has been so nice and understanding since my return. The amount of money raised for Focus Ireland has been fantastic, a special thanks to all those students of Deep Blue Sea Kayaking who added their support.
Sonja Ewen.
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Congratulations Eila!!!! You did it!!!!! Have a great relax now and whenever you are back in Donegal come see us! Claudia, Alarnagh and Tara