All rather tired tonight. The bodies are willing but
mentally we are all mushed – this includes the support crew and the dogs A lovely ride to Culloden in the morning,
although Jenny, in particular, was most put out by the hoards of tourists at
the battlefield. The weather today was varied to say the least. Probably the
heaviest downpour of the trip coincided with our crossing of the Kessock Bridge
at Inverness. We all felt that we had been given a free facial massage and
exfoliation having been battered by cold horizontal rain on the crossing.
Brrrrr…Poor Margaret also got caught in the deluge as she dutifully waited, camera in hand, for us to appear at the far end of the bridge. A short while later we were watching dolphins frollick in the Moray Firth.
The hills took their toll this afternoon and by the time we reached the
afternoon stop in Alness we were very weary. We picnicked as is our habit in a bus shelter and it was left to Jenny to explain to the wee bus driver, who was clearly delighted to see so many people waiting at the stop, that we were not potential customers. A
cracking hotel tonight in Tain with a huge whisky selection in the bar. The
usual routine as we settle in: a cup of tea for the support crew; recovery
drink for Lorraine; cold baths for Christine and Bolli; compression tights for
Anne and several pints of Peroni for Mandy. We’ve allowed ourselves to start to
consider the possibility that we may actually finish the Lejog challenge. With
just two days left it now seems to be a real possibility. A good time to thank
Jenna at Eat Natural for fuelling us over the course of our trip with a
seemingly endless supply of Eat Natural Bars. We LOVE them! And visitors
tonight - none for the first time since
the start of the trip. Anyone would think we are in the middle of nowhere.
The cyclist pictured has just crammed a whole packet of jelly beans into her mouth.She has clearly lost all sense of decorum; is no longer fit for polite society and will be left at John O'Groats.
9 comments:
Ladies have followed your blog faithfully every night. sUPER. Well you are nearly there, be very proud of yourselves it is quite an achievement. Look forward to hearing the stories and the pictures you cannot put on the slideshow. Take care . Lou x
You are all totally amazing! We too have loved following the LeJog blog. Wow, 2 days to go!!!! Are you thinking of long lie ins and no bikes in sight yet?!!!! Xxx Joey, jacs & Frankie xxxX
Fantastic to hear your daily blog and sounds as if you are all ready to finish,which is not surprising given what you have achieved so far...truly amazing.Fingers crossed for fair weather for the last 2 days..we know you can do it.S and P.xx
Well end is near .you ladies and support crew and dogs are all amazing you should be well proud of yourselves cause we are . Thanks for keeping us up dated with the blog it been great to read ...Ange and martin xx
Take plenty of energy foods today! We will all be rooting for you! M & A
What an amazing trip. You've all done so well with great team work and courage. We've followed you all the way and wish you well for the final leg. Congratulations and hot baths all round! Love M & J
In awe forever more!
Lesley
Hi All
Nearly there now!! At least you won't need a shower if you had all that rain to keep you clean! Just go straight to the bar!! Looking forward to the last couple of blogs. You've all done very well!! as old Mr Grayson would say!! Luv Denise and Geoff xx
Hey guys, the blog is fantastic reading - well done for keeping this up as well as all those ridiculous miles :-)
I'd so proud of you and so in awe of your determination......and you are nearly there - woo!!
Enjoy the last couple of days. Thinking of you loads. Glad to hear you are enjoying the beers and breakfasts as well as the amazing scenery. You are amzing - well done!!
Claire xx
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