Our penultimate day and at breakfast there was a strange atmosphere of anticipation tinged with some sadness that it would soon all be over. After making a slightly better job of covering myself with Midge Repellent, I nearly choked myself to death yesterday, we set out on our short run to the north coast of Scotland and then east to Betty Hill and our hotel for the night.
Beautiful sky reflected in the still waters of Loch Loyal.
Almost immediately it became apparent that JB was cycling at a much faster pace than normal as he headed, with great excitement and anticipation, for Kylie’s Tongue. Sadly, he’d misread his itinerary and our coffee stop was not with the diminutive antipodean but at a place called the Kyle of Tongue. Unconsolable, and after a petty strop when he refused to continue until he’d at least seen a picture of Kylie, he decided against taking a detour with us around the Kyle of Tongue and across it’s causeway, and headed out on the planned route to Betty Hill alone.
Nigel calls for help, as John insists on going no further until he's benefited from Kylie's ministrations.
Big day tomorrow then! Only 51 miles between us and the goal we set ourselves those 12 or so months ago. What could possibly go wrong?!
Nigel readies his camera for a glorious morning backdrop shot.
The last climb to Betty Hill, rounding Torrisdale Bay.
Hey Steve – a thousand million apologies but after following your brilliant blog every day here you are almost at the end and Ive just realised one can make a comment!!! Bit late I know but then technology was never my thing. Anyways up, enough about me and my problems …..
just wanted to say the admiration for all of you in the Morrison household has no bounds. What you have done is heroic my friend and makes me proud to be British (which as a Manxman isn’t strictly correct, but who’s counting). All the very best, Jim
I know I’ve said it before, but thank you very much for your support. it is not easy raising enough to cover the costs of Holiday Club activities each year, and your help is greatly appreciated. I hope you are not too sore! I have to admit to being a bit jealous, especially seeing the photos.
Just in case anyone wants teh link to your sponsor page …
http://www.everyclick.com/steves-lejog-bike-ride
How are you getting home? Swimming perhaps?
Sweaty bollocks – what a thought?
So nearly there. Come on you English don’t let the Americans get there first!!!!!
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