I left the hostel in Edinburgh fairly early and found the Blackhall and Roseburn multi-use path that takes you out of Edinburgh. My route continued through the small village of Dalmeny that houses one of the finest Norman churches in… Continue reading

The morning after the crash (May 20th), I woke up feeling demotivated and rather depressed. I didn’t feel like cycling and considered changing my flight and going home. However, after a couple of cups of tea in my hotel room… Continue reading

After spending the evening with Stuart and Nicola, I was ready for another milestone in the journey – crossing the border into Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Stuart is also cycling LEJOG but he is doing it in 4 or 5 day segments.… Continue reading

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, Ann and Tim saw me off to Penrith. I was sad to say goodbye to them. They are very dear longtime friends and I enjoy every moment with them. 💕 I have been… Continue reading

I woke early and packed up planning to get to Sedbergh mid afternoon as I was meeting my friends Ann and Tim who live in Nottingham. They were driving up to spend the afternoon and evening with me. 😀 It… Continue reading

Wednesday May 15th was a lovely day for cycling. Not too hot and not too cold but I did have an unexpected headwind. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the rolling countryside and marveled at the beautiful dark rock free soil in the… Continue reading

I arrived in Liverpool on Sunday May 12th and left on Wednesday May 15th. In the meantime, I packed in seeing as many people as possible and getting my tent aired and clothes washed. It was a hectic schedule and… Continue reading

I woke with the birds again on Sunday May 12th. I was on the road just after 7am headed for Chester where I would meet up with my cousin Jason and then drive to West Kirby to meet my uncle… Continue reading