Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae!
It was great to see dad last night in Market Drayton. He had a good cycle ride to get there, with fewer hills and dry weather, and he only got lost once - in Telford (he had the feeling he was never going to leave!). At one stage there was a helicopter flying overhead, seemingly tracking him - was this a spy from the Land's End to John O'Groat's Association, making sure he wasn't cheating?! He arrived at the b&b at about 4.30 in time to shower & rest - including 20 minutes of Alexander technique which a friend recommended and he's finding helpful every night (thanks Sybill!).
Our daughter Lily and I arrived in the evening and we took dad to a pub for a meal. It was lovley to see him looking so well on his adventure - it's incredible what he's doing. The distance isn't so tough, but the hills and wind have meant that he's had to dig really deep to keep going. He says he's enjoying 'bits' of it, but at the same time he's looking forward to finishing - the hills of Scotland are pretty daunting, and he doesn't yet know quite what to expect... but solace was to be had last night in the shape of a wonderful chocolate ice cream sundae - he decided he deserved 2! (but kindly donated 1 to Lily!). I'll put pictures up if I can, otherwise they'll arrive later when our oldest son gets back from school...
Maggi
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Well done, Peter! As ex-residents of Telford we do sympathise with your navigation problems. I think it is the UK test site for roundabout construction!
Every blessing on the next stage
Keith and Lu
Keith and Lu () - 09 09 08 - 10:56
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