What a treat, we have arrived in Edinburgh on the hottest day of the year so far. Even better we arrived by 4pm (our earliest finish), so have had a couple of hours to sit in the sunshine and enjoy the Scottish air. Tonight we are staying with our friends Mike and Pat, Mike has just opened a bottle of cava and as i type we are sitting in the garden with their two dogs enjoying the sunshine. Bliss!
Today has been another beautiful trip, quite remote but the roads got gradually busier as we approached Edinburgh. Scotland is offering an ‘eat as much as you like buffet’ of stunning scenery and blue skies. The sheep and cows have grown horns and more hair, the yellow gorse has introduced a new colour to the landscape and perhaps it’s the highland water but we are starting to feel a bit fitter... finally! We also got our first glimpse of the sea since Cornwall. Suddenly this challenge is starting to feel achievable and the time is flying.
The sunshine has definitely drained energy levels though and Scotland is serving up long, pulling hills which are hard work. I have had numb fingers for the last week now, i think it’s the handle bars from the bike, but the journey does feel like it’s taking its toll a bit. Last night both Dad and I had to struggle to keep our eyes open during Britain’s Got Talent. It’s a treat for me having access to ITV (not available in Amsterdam) tonight is the final and seen as we are in her home Country I shall be keeping my fingers crossed for Susan Boyle!
652 miles from Lands end!
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