Day 1101 26th July 2019
35 miles (Dandin to viewpoint and restaurant. ) Average speed 7.7 mph Top speed 30 mph
What an incredible day.
I checked out after a cold shower and went across the road for two cold coffees and a raspberry bun. Then I spotted a green bunjee to hold the broken pannier in place. I’m not sure they charged me for it but has helped immeasurably.
I hit the road with lots of trucks at 9.30 and climbed a couple of small hills and was surprised at how long it took to get to the serious stuff. I stopped after an hour and treated myself to a cappuccino from amazon cafe, mainly to use their WiFi, but at 1.50 a tiny cup it’s expensive WiFi. I also had an overfilled sarnie, which was also 1.50 from a lovely girl at a stand. You always pay more at petrol stations, but not as bad as the U.K.! I spent a while debating which route to take while having a sprite.
Then I got onto the proper climbing,
I’ve had some tough times during my trip but 3.1 miles up a mountain in the rain has to be one of my toughest. I slept in a windswept restaurant with a wonderful family who supplied me with amazing food and hospitality Although I probably only got two hours sleep, I enjoyed their company and tried to sleep after the man of the house threatened to cut my throat if I touched his wife whilst he was out night hunting!!
Sleeping in a restaurant with a lovely family.