Yes we are now back in Cornwall!
We left Okehampton slightly confused by the the map. Eventually we found the old A30 and got to Bridestown. As is typical of rural west country somebody abandoned his car behind us, only to find minutes later he hadn't put the hand brake on. The car gently rolled forward, narrowly missing our trailer as Gavin dived for the hand brake!
Gavin, a navy lad, had cycled JoGLE last year and gave us some good advice on the route.
The miles seemed to drag as we approached the Taymar, but there it was, the sign we had been waiting for, "Welcome to Cornwall"! It was an emotional moment.
The climb in to Launceston is nasty, but the people at the top are friendly, especially at the bike shop. They loaned is a pump and showed us the gentlest route out towards Camelford. Another road that seemed to go on forever without us getting anywhere.
From Camelford Bodmin seemed suddenly within reach and we headed out to pick up the Camel Trail to our destination.
Disaster struck. Joules' ankle suddenly gave her pain. A short rest & some painkillers and we limped on. Fortunately the Camel Trail was generally downhill and had a reasonable surface so we made good time into Bodmin, only to finish the day on a steep uphill! No change there.
Our hosts tonight could not be better. A chiropodist and a doctor! Joules' ankle was tended to immediately. Diagnosis a pulled tendon. A dip in the hot tub, some tlc and an early night and so long as we take things gently it should be alright.
Now, can someone do something about the hills between here & Lands End?
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Oh Joules, on the last leg, and you have to go and hurt it:( Hope its ok for tomorrow:) Just think your both nearly within shouting distance. Cant wait until sunday, dont forget to give out details? and remember to sing up those darn hills!!!!! see you both soon xxx
ReplyDeleteGood luck for your last 2 days, you've done so well. Hope Joules leg OK today. We are in Linda's kitchen making buttonholes and Rob finalising his speech! Will be thinking of you. xxx
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