All of the above have boosted us no end, especially when a detour added 12 miles on to the day... Plus a broken spoke leading to front brake failure, and sore bums!
We started the day badly with a late breakfast, not our choice, and then found 10 miles down the road that our route was closed. We found later it was for tree felling.
Mr & Mrs Fleming who we met in Tain were lovely, filled our bottles and raised our spirits. Beauly was beautiful, we'd recommend the coffee and gift shop to anybody, the atmosphere was like being in a story.
The descent in to Drumnadrochit was hair raising - the front brake failed half way down the 1 in 5 slope. To say we were relieved to stop at the junction at the bottom is an understatement. Richard has fixed the brake for tomorrow, but a visit to a bike shop in Fort William will be needed to sort the spoke.
Despite this spirits are soaring. Early night tonight in the same bed in the same room!
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Sounds as though you are having a fabulous (and hair-raising!) time. Well done for all you've done so far, really glad you are enjoying it all. We are enjoying your posts and looking forward to the pics. xx
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