She's known for undertaking the most courageous solo adventures from sailing across the Atlantic and running round the world while raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for charities and is currently on a trek from Rotherham in South Yorkshire to San Francisco in America.
The intrepid and inspirational global adventurer Rosie Swale Pope who will turn 68 next week was spotted in Bedfont two days ago.
She was seen hauling her cart named Icebird, where she sleeps and keeps everything she needs for her travels, as she made her way on foot to Ascot.
Andrew Barnes who was on his way home in the early hours of Sunday (21) morning jumped off the bus to find out who the woman was, pulling what he described as an "odd looking cart" on the Staines Road.
Mr Barnes, 40, of Bedfont, said: "I saw the cart parked outside Tesco's in Bedfont.
"I decided to wait and speak with the lady.
"The lady was Rosie Swale Pope and was very friendly and welcoming, showing me inside her cart.
"A conversation with her was as if you had known her for years.
"Rosie is an example to us that all challenges can be overcome and that life itself is the ultimate journey.
"I wish her well and safe on all her travels."
The reporter turned author had her first job as a journalist on the Surrey Advertiser at the age of 18, married twice, was awarded an MBE for her charity work and is one of the most admired grandmother's in the world.
Her biggest adventure came after her second husband Clive died of cancer and she decided to embark on a solo 20,000 mile run across the globe while raising money for prostate cancer, completing the longest unsupported run in the world history.
Her most recent escapade was in 2010 when she ran 27 marathons in 27 days pulling her famous cart Icebird.
Mr Barnes added: "We briefly chatted about origins and family and off she went on her travels again.
"A remarkable lady and a chance encounter I will never forget.
"Her life story I can see one day being portrayed in a film.
"She has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for various charities, published several books and presented on TV."
