55 miles today for the last section, again incredible weather (especially considering floods down south!), though a cool north breeze. Couldn't see the countryside in better weather. A beautiful trip, hugging the coastline, blue sea and skies, perfect, and more oil rigs. Nether Ade or Richard had any idea how beautiful Scotland could be...and John and Val also enjoyed their trip touring around, in comfort though.
So, finally JOhn O' Groats, a total of 1025 miles in 16 days. Amazing! And over £2300 raised, and still other money and promises to go on.
Not a great deal at JOhn O' Groats apparently, so the photos and getting the log checked off. 15 minutes after they arrived the stalkers from Cheddar arrived, an extraordinary coincidence, considering they were camping, and also they came across the north coast.
A great B & B, with lovely hosts Alasdair and Sheena, who broke out the 14 year old single malt (to add to the champagned that JOhn and Val had brought). From the window, they can see the Old Man of Hoy (remember your Geography O levels folks), and across to the Orkneys.
Richard reflects that he cannot believe how it has gone to plan exactly...and no punctures, no broken chains, or other problems, or health issues. He also cannot believe he won't have to get on the bike tomorrow! He never felt he would never make it, though the really wet day coming in to Glasgow was pretty grim, though thankfully the warm welcome at Hugh's enabled him to recover and salvage things.
Huge thanks again to all the texts and messages today, and along the way, which he hopes he has replied to. They really have helped lift flagging spirits and tired legs.
Keep checking the blog for a bit as we'll try and upload more pics or maybe fathom out an online photo album..which has been a step too far for me. I look forward to seeing 200 photos tomorrow of Richard and miscellaneous signposts.
Flying back from Inverness at 6ish tomorrow, which means I have approx 23 hours to get the house tidy!
So glad that everyone has enjoyed tracking the blog and thanks for all the nice messages about it too. I doubt a blog of everyday Wallington life would have quite the same level of interest!
We are really looking forward to having Richard back, but I imagine it will be quite difficult to readjust to normality again. We are very proud of him, a real inspiration that any one of us can, and should, have an ambition, and should have the guts to "just do it".
3.50 Just had a call to say they've finished! Elated but cold. Photos and signing the book done;
will get a full report later.
2.15pm: text received; they have 10 miles to go!
Weather sounds much better than here but into a strong wind, which isn't good.
Watch this space!
So, finally JOhn O' Groats, a total of 1025 miles in 16 days. Amazing! And over £2300 raised, and still other money and promises to go on.
Not a great deal at JOhn O' Groats apparently, so the photos and getting the log checked off. 15 minutes after they arrived the stalkers from Cheddar arrived, an extraordinary coincidence, considering they were camping, and also they came across the north coast.
A great B & B, with lovely hosts Alasdair and Sheena, who broke out the 14 year old single malt (to add to the champagned that JOhn and Val had brought). From the window, they can see the Old Man of Hoy (remember your Geography O levels folks), and across to the Orkneys.
Richard reflects that he cannot believe how it has gone to plan exactly...and no punctures, no broken chains, or other problems, or health issues. He also cannot believe he won't have to get on the bike tomorrow! He never felt he would never make it, though the really wet day coming in to Glasgow was pretty grim, though thankfully the warm welcome at Hugh's enabled him to recover and salvage things.
Huge thanks again to all the texts and messages today, and along the way, which he hopes he has replied to. They really have helped lift flagging spirits and tired legs.
Keep checking the blog for a bit as we'll try and upload more pics or maybe fathom out an online photo album..which has been a step too far for me. I look forward to seeing 200 photos tomorrow of Richard and miscellaneous signposts.
Flying back from Inverness at 6ish tomorrow, which means I have approx 23 hours to get the house tidy!
So glad that everyone has enjoyed tracking the blog and thanks for all the nice messages about it too. I doubt a blog of everyday Wallington life would have quite the same level of interest!
We are really looking forward to having Richard back, but I imagine it will be quite difficult to readjust to normality again. We are very proud of him, a real inspiration that any one of us can, and should, have an ambition, and should have the guts to "just do it".
3.50 Just had a call to say they've finished! Elated but cold. Photos and signing the book done;
will get a full report later.
2.15pm: text received; they have 10 miles to go!
Weather sounds much better than here but into a strong wind, which isn't good.
Watch this space!
5 comments:
Well Done Richard!
Brilliant! Wonderful! What an achievement. Congratulations on completing this challenge. xx
well done Richard, we are all very proud of you at Muraspec. looking forward to seeing you on Monday,
Lynne x
Fantastic! Amazing, you must feel elated. Enjoy a well earned rest tonight.
lots of love
Lyn, Lucy & Josh
Congratulations Richard on a fantastic achievement - so pleased you were able to take in the scenery on the last few days. Looking forward to seeing you and hearing all the detail. We have a large vat of Green Jelly for you to sit in and sooth the sore bits!
Well done!
Sandra, Julian, Rachel & Faye
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