Everyone said Glen Coe would be the toughest. We beg to differ. Today has been like a ride at Alton Towers - up and down all the way!
We have been suddenly thrust back in to civilisation passing through Glasgow and don't like it at all. Want to go back & stay!
As we took the cycle route and got on to Erskine Bridge it was eerily quiet, ie NO traffic at all. As the gates to the cycleway were open, we carried on, only to be waved on half way by police, fire engine, and witnesses. We were still perplexed as there had been no obvious accident. Upon reaching the south end of the bridge we met fellow cyclists who had been stopped, they revealed that somebody had just jumped off. Glad we didn't know that on the bridge.
These same cyclists also kindly looked at our route and recommended a couple of changes to get us onto the A77. These changes took us to Morrisons in Erskine where we not only received a donation, but a standing ovation from bystanders as we departed! Later pausing to check we were on the right road (it was up hill, it had to be!) we met a lovely couple who confirmed we were right and also gave us a generous donation.
The cycle route along the A77 to Kilmarnock was a delight, well recommended! Like many towns, Kilmarnock was a mix of lovely and 1960's development. We pushed on to Mauchline.
Joules said "the first b&b we see, we stop.". So here we are at Dykefield Farm feeling like Mary and Joseph, glad of a place to sleep the night.
Tomorrow Gretna!
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Just hoping baby jesus didn't appear in the night as not sure you've room on the bike/donkey! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteOK, bit of a ocnfession now - have just worked out what jogle means!
ReplyDeleteHope you're both OK and its not now too hot for you. You really chose the best dates for the weather!