Today we left Derby at 4:50am to get to Leicester Prison at 5:30am. When we arrived at the starting point, we found three people already waiting for us, ready to join us for some of the walk. There names were Priya Thamotheram (the head of the Highfields Centre from yesterday) , Saqib (the arts worker at the centre) and 17 year old Puja Ramji (secretary of Active Youth). They said they were there waiting for us since 5:00am. Puja told me that she couldn't sleep the night before because she didn't want to be late and miss the chance to walk with us. Puja and Saqib walked with us for 4 and a half miles whilst Priya managed three miles. I would like to thank all of them for their effort and the kind support they have given us. It was great to have six of us walking together.
When we were walking with the three from Leicester, we went past a local newsagent where all the customers who had heard that we were coming, all came out the shop and stood by as we passed. They all shouted words of encouragement for Emmanuel "Keep going, mate!"
Today, we were also joined by Tafi Mushuku who walked the 11 and a half miles with us today. (Tafi also walked the first day with us from Derby to Melbourne and joined us yesterday when we met the Lord Mayor in Leicester). He promised to join us again on the way, probably next week. It is not only good to walk with Tafi, but he is a great friend of ours s well.
We met a group of people when approaching Husbands Bosworth who said they saw us on the TV on the first day of the walk. They wished us good luck as we went past. It is great to know that the message is getting out!
The day co-ordinator was Phil O'Brien. Well done Phil - you did a marvellous job today, as always. Thank you so much for everything. We are looking forward to seeing you when we get to London.
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