I’ve been back in Darlington for two months, and the original plan was to earn some money before returning to South America next month. Unfortunately, an accident while training for the Darlington 10K left me with a severely sprained ankle and a small fracture.
After three weeks resting at home, I’m finally managing a couple of short walks around Eastbourne Park. The ankle is improving, but being unable to do deliveries means my next adventure has been delayed.
When I eventually return, the rough plan is to start in São Paulo, travel north through Brazil and continue into French Guiana, Suriname and Guyana. Nothing has been booked yet, though, so let me know where you think my next journey should take me.
Thank you to everyone who left comments asking whether I was okay. I’m still here, recovering and already thinking about the next adventure.
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I'm from Ukraine. 😊 You are the greatest old guy I ever seen 😍!!! Keep going!!! Take care. I'm watching you!!! 😊
Hope your foot heals soon and you can get back out to S America soon
Why you keep hurting your leg doing running, Stu.. need to take it easy a bit there
Don't rush it Stu, and make sure it heals right.
Keep your chin up mate.
Time for admin, and planning.
Oh dear, I am sorry to hear about your accident. I hope you will recover completely soon so you can resume working and gathering the money you need to come back to South America. It is good to walk to improve and make your recovery quicker. Hugs. Jorge.
Good to let us know what's happening. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
¡Qué bueno es ver que vas mejorando de esa lesión! En verdad que se estaban extrañando tus videos. Soy de Uruguay y llegué a tu canal, como supongo que algunos más, porque el algoritmo entendió que podría ser de mi interés y, como ves, nunca se equivoca.
Debe ser muy frustrante ver que tus planes se han complicado de una forma inesperada, pero así es la vida, a veces nos hace recorrer derroteros que no imaginábamos. Sin embargo has demostrado contar con mucha entereza y energía y de seguro, pronto te veremos continuar tu periplo por América del Sur…¡Qué te recuperes pronto y mucha suerte para lo que vendrá!
Delivering earns that much?. Id say monthly living where you are must cost at least a grand a month, and then savings??
Good morning, Stu, and I'm sorry to hear about your predicament. I thought you were out there working, making money for your trip while the sun shines. I wish you a speedy recovery, but make sure you are fully recovered, or it will catch up with you later.
Hey Stu. I'm asuming the out n about walk in the park,you are exercising on that grass ?. Would be more of a cushion effect for the "Moon Boot " You will be on ya bike in no time,then to South America …🙏✈
Get well soon Stu liking forward to you finally making it to Brazil so I can see some of the country I live in
When you get tô Brazil i would highly recommend the coast between Santos and Rio, its absolutely stunning Atlantic Rainforest with hundreds of Islands. Ubatuba and Paraty Very recommended, and there are plenty of places off the beaton tracks.
I hope you feel better soon, Stu!!!!!!!
Sorry to hear that 😕
Good plan! Resting time allows you to develop mental walking abilities.
Get well soon. Running injuries like that take time to heal. Certainly not fun being laid up and inactive when you’re used to being on the go. I hear it’s been very warm there in Darlo. Take care!
Hope you recover soon Stu!!!
Don't worry, enjoy the rest and you'll be back in no time. SA is not going anywhere
get well soon..
Que te mejores pronto. Increibles esos viajes en bus.
Ohh stu! Im so sorry!! Hope you get better soon! Chewie from rosario, Argentina
These things happen. I hope you recover soon and can travel again. Take it easy and take care. Best wishes.
maybe the universe wanted you to take it easy Stu 😎. Hope you have a speedy recovery 🎉
oi oi 🙂
Importante che ti riprendi tutto il resto verrà dopo,vuol dire che non era il momento non importa ti darà tempo per riprogrammare e andrà anche meglio 🎉
Get Better!. Brazil's north is extraordinary. Bahía. Pessoa. Never been in Guyanas, I understand now is very expensive for what it offers (if budget is an issue). Another option and better in the logistics is the Andes: Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia. You get all the Andes countries. And if you hit them in January you get dry weather in the coast but rainy in the hills. If you haven't been it is extraordinary. You can do Bolivia, and go through lake Titicaca (stop at Copacabana) and go to Peru. Both are great options. But for diversity and for content, I think Andes might be better.
It's great to hear from you again, we're sending you our best regards from Minas Uruguay
Get well soon. Love from Brazil. I am your loyal fan
I was beginning to wonder why you hadn’t posted any recent videos. So sorry to hear about your injury. I’m still looking forward to your future travels/adventures whenever that may be. Sending Get Well Wishes Stu! 🙏✨
Take it easy, mate, and get well soon! 👍🏻
Know that feeling stu, it was this time last year i was in the Memorial with a broken knee, and cos i was on my own, ended up in Rydal nursing home till i recovered, ha ha, that was an experience, take it easy mate, get well soon 😊 😊 !
"I'm so sorry that happened 😔 I know you were really looking forward to this trip and you must be so bummed right now. But the most important thing is that you take care of yourself and get 100% better. We can reschedule the trip, but a good foot doesn't just come back easily.
Sorry to hear about you accident ..
I hope you get well soon…..
Get well soon!!
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