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WalkwithSila
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WalkwithSila: Walking 1977k

from 25 Jun 2013 - 08 Sep 2013 in Greenwich - Santiago de Compostela

A couple of months ago I decided to move back home to Galicia, Northwest Spain, after living in London for almost 10 years. As it felt a little sudden to just hop on a plane and find myself there in under 2 hours, I thought I'd walk instead.

Not counting the ferry ride across the English Channel, I will be covering a total of 1977km (1228 miles) on foot over 11 weeks.

There is something calming and somehow poetic about such a long walk - constantly reflecting on what's left behind and, at the same time, getting ready for what lies ahead. And, of course, it is nice to think that during that time I will be relying on my very environmentally-friendly feet as my main means of transportation!

Yes, I'm asking you to sponsor me... But no, I'm not asking you to give me your change: I'm asking you to create change.

The DoNation is all about creating a more sustainable world, about protecting the environment on which our livelihoods depend. And the environment needs our action more than it needs our cash.

HOW IT WORKS:
Browse the DoActions and find one (or more) that suits you, then make your pledge(s). Some are really easy; others take a bit more effort.

You only pledge to do your chosen action for two months and all the information you need is provided here on The DoNation, making it really easy to complete. You'll receive a few helpful reminders and then at the end of the two months you'll be asked to confirm how you got on.

So please, get doing!

Thank you!!

Walking 1977k

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List of pledges

Total saved: 678 kg CO2

lis24 pledged Veg out
30 Jun 2013
Potential savings of 40KG of CO2
EmilyR pledged Walk on
27 Jun 2013
Potential savings of 8KG of CO2
Walking to and from work is happening most days but sometimes I'm too lazy in the mornings so get the bus! I pledge to try and walk there every day I can.
27 Jun 2013
Potential savings of 27KG of CO2
Backing you every step of the way
27 Jun 2013
Potential savings of 25KG of CO2
VeraJ pledged Walk on
27 Jun 2013
Potential savings of 9KG of CO2
27 Jun 2013
Potential savings of 70KG of CO2
27 Jun 2013
Confirmed savings of 14KG of CO2
I've got a bit lazy at switching our TV off at the plug lately, but the thought of your epic walk will now motivate me to walk across the room to switch it off!
27 Jun 2013
Potential savings of 9KG of CO2
I pledge to make sure i do not keep re-boiling the kettle with far too much water in it!
27 Jun 2013
Potential savings of 24KG of CO2
27 Jun 2013
Potential savings of 49KG of CO2
25 Jun 2013
Confirmed savings of 15KG of CO2
Buena suerte Silla. Hice el mismo camino (pero de Irun!) hace dos anos para the DoNation. Disfruta del paisaje y del tiempo! x
23 Jun 2013
Potential savings of 8KG of CO2

From: 24 pledges

21 Jun 2013
Potential savings of 41KG of CO2
21 Jun 2013
Potential savings of 11KG of CO2
21 Jun 2013
Potential savings of 5KG of CO2
12 Jun 2013
Confirmed savings of 5KG of CO2
Audreyy pledged Walk on
12 Jun 2013
Confirmed savings of 54KG of CO2
Audreyy pledged Eat up
12 Jun 2013
Confirmed savings of 35KG of CO2
Mana pledged Step up
11 Jun 2013
Potential savings of 5KG of CO2
I pledge to always walk to Amphi for 2 months, except for when taking latecomers to the monitors... Or can I make them walk too?!
11 Jun 2013
Potential savings of 1KG of CO2
10 Jun 2013
Potential savings of 14KG of CO2
I will a hamper and use recicled materials and make a curtain from fabric by a charity shop
07 Jun 2013
Confirmed savings of 164KG of CO2
Taking the Eurostar and TGV to Angers rather than flying from City Airport! \m/
_liz pledged Walk on
07 Jun 2013
Potential savings of 5KG of CO2
i will walk home from work twice a week in your honour!
04 Jun 2013
Potential savings of 15KG of CO2
Go Go Sila - an amazing DO! X Johnny