Sunday 21st September
Today Mileage miles 76 ∑Total to date 767 miles J
Oh yes, we have it on record – John Bruce declares today “I do feel a little weary!” He is human after all!! He started off half an hour in front of the rest of us today and heroically cycled back up Hells Glen to the main route. What a guy! The weather when we started from Ardno was glorious – slightly misty in the early morning glens but higher up a sunny day casting up autumnal colours on the hills above Loch Fyne, on the way into Inverary. We decided not to stop for some famous Loch Fyne oysters especially as we had just had porridge!! Arrived in the picturesque but very touristy town of Inverary where we Tina and John met friends, Jenny and Colin. They had driven up from Lochgilphead to meet with us. Jenny and Tina trained together many moons ago. Jenny has a sweetie shop and very kindly made us up 4 bags of sucky sweeties – humbugs, sour plums, clover rock and fruit balls! Any sugar injections gratefully received! We were very disappointed that after covering nearly every area of the UK, the first time we had to pay for the loo was here – 20p!!
We were a bit wary of the promised long climb from Inverary to look down over Loch Awe and Ben Cruachan, however this was manageable, a climb but a long slow one and a nice run down that wasn’t too steep for Corinne’s squeaky brakes. Noteable was the Highland cows standing in a field against a mountainous backdrop with the sun shining on them making their coats look like shiny ginger. It was then on to Connel, with its distinctive metal bridge where we stopped for lunch. Jimmy has declared he is fed up of cheese and ham rolls – our stock lunchtime thing. Also had empire biscuits as special treat today! Its actually quite difficult to throw as much food down your throat as you need to keep you going. The saying “you are what you eat” has never been so apparent.
The thought of still having to do 28 miles was daunting especially as the rain started pouring. So heads down and kick in for Balluchulish and along another loch, this time Loch Linnhe. John and Tina were talking to a seal in the bay which turned out to be a buoy!
Staying in the Moorings Hotel, many thanks to Stuart Leach for allowing us to stay free of charge – highly recommended very comfortable hotel. We also had a good laugh at the waitress who, when told what we were doing, asked us if we were seeing a therapist??!!
Today Mileage miles 76 ∑Total to date 767 miles J
Oh yes, we have it on record – John Bruce declares today “I do feel a little weary!” He is human after all!! He started off half an hour in front of the rest of us today and heroically cycled back up Hells Glen to the main route. What a guy! The weather when we started from Ardno was glorious – slightly misty in the early morning glens but higher up a sunny day casting up autumnal colours on the hills above Loch Fyne, on the way into Inverary. We decided not to stop for some famous Loch Fyne oysters especially as we had just had porridge!! Arrived in the picturesque but very touristy town of Inverary where we Tina and John met friends, Jenny and Colin. They had driven up from Lochgilphead to meet with us. Jenny and Tina trained together many moons ago. Jenny has a sweetie shop and very kindly made us up 4 bags of sucky sweeties – humbugs, sour plums, clover rock and fruit balls! Any sugar injections gratefully received! We were very disappointed that after covering nearly every area of the UK, the first time we had to pay for the loo was here – 20p!!
We were a bit wary of the promised long climb from Inverary to look down over Loch Awe and Ben Cruachan, however this was manageable, a climb but a long slow one and a nice run down that wasn’t too steep for Corinne’s squeaky brakes. Noteable was the Highland cows standing in a field against a mountainous backdrop with the sun shining on them making their coats look like shiny ginger. It was then on to Connel, with its distinctive metal bridge where we stopped for lunch. Jimmy has declared he is fed up of cheese and ham rolls – our stock lunchtime thing. Also had empire biscuits as special treat today! Its actually quite difficult to throw as much food down your throat as you need to keep you going. The saying “you are what you eat” has never been so apparent.
The thought of still having to do 28 miles was daunting especially as the rain started pouring. So heads down and kick in for Balluchulish and along another loch, this time Loch Linnhe. John and Tina were talking to a seal in the bay which turned out to be a buoy!
Staying in the Moorings Hotel, many thanks to Stuart Leach for allowing us to stay free of charge – highly recommended very comfortable hotel. We also had a good laugh at the waitress who, when told what we were doing, asked us if we were seeing a therapist??!!
4 comments:
Ooh empirre biscuits sound lovely - Mum would have liked them, they're one of her favourites! Not long till the finish line now - can't believe how well you've done and how quickly it's flown by!
xxx
FANTASTIC,
Well done all,nearly there now,sitting watching your progress is hard enough, if you miss a couple of days then you are in a new country.
I was perplexed as to why Jimmy was pushing the trailer in Wales,I told him it was ok to use The Range Rover.
The next few days should be really enjoyable,if all body parts stay together,with travelling in familiar countryside and i think even the weather might just hold out for you.
Look after Jimmy for us,there must be some stink in the support vehicle, after three weeks of cheese and pickle sandwitches,cycling will be the easy option.
see a therapist....i agree!!!! lol
mx
you all doing great, see you soon,hope too see you tomorrow Tina.
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