Karl Bushby, finally due to complete his 28 year journey home.

Wow! What a life he has lived over the last 28 years.

his Mum will be waiting at the gate "What time do you call this?"

What an amazing man (imho)

He had to swim the English Channel as part of the last stage of his journey because Channel Tunnel bosses refused him permission to walk through the service tunnel.

Yes, Sarnia 😀

In December 2025, the BBC visited Angela, who said she would be standing at the front gates to welcome him home.
She joked: "Once I've given him a hug I'll tell him, 'And what time do you call this, Karl?'"

Sarnia

^his Mum will be waiting at the gate^ "What time do you call this?"

😀

I used to read all of Ffyona Campbells books back in the day. I’m fascinated by people who do these long distance walks but must admit to not knowing about Karl till I read about him yesterday.

Impressive... A real life "Forest Gump" he must have lots of stories to tell. Hope he kept a diary.

Wonderful challenge. So glad he made it home safe to his family. 💐

Sago

I have been following Karl Bushby for some time, he is from my home City.
For 28 years he has been walking around the world, he has crossed, the Bering Strait, deserts and swam oceans as part of this arduous journey.
He is now on British soil and walking the final leg home, his Mum says she will be waiting at the gate.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8rd3n80j4o

Hello from a fellow Hullensian (albeit I now live in the West Midlands), yes also been following Karl's amazing journey

Any info on how he has supported himself over the 28 years. Suppose he found work in some countries but imagine that could be very difficult in some places.