We were tucked up by 9.45 last night listening to the rain pattering off the tent. We were woken at 5
by the tune of the day - "just another manic monday" but to blue skies! The mist had gone to reveal snow capped hills - well a little bit of snow anyway!
A big day today - 130 miles and 10691 ft climbing. The first half of the ride took us up through the Highlands and the Scottish ski resorts. The scenery was breathtaking.
With big climbs there are also some long descents which are great but does invariably mean that you have to climb up again!
We skirted the shore of Loch Lomond, through the outskirts of Glasgow and to tonights campsite at. East Renfrewshire.
Today's treat was an ice cream at Loch Lomond - sorry that I didn't take the photo until I had eaten most of it!
We are both doing well - tired at the end of each ride but recovering well ready for the next day. All that training must be paying off!
Another big ride tomorrow so need to get to bed. Not sure that we get any reception at tomorrows camp at Ullswater so maybe no blog for a couple of days.
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Sounds amazing...wish I was there with you both...only on the sunny days and only on the downhill stretches mind you!! Was that a '99'ice cream Gary? and don't you push the flake down the wafer so that you have chocolate right until the end?!
ReplyDeleteHope there is some Jennings Cumbrian Ale for you to sample tonight! It sounds like you well deserve it.
ReplyDeleteHope the body is holding up OK!
ReplyDeleteUsing Alex's log on details to talk to you, Liz and I often talk through the day about wondering where you and David are.
Graham