I'm writing this at the top of Kirkstone Pass in the Lake District, waiting for Bob to come over the top - photo opportunity! We left the B&B together at about 10:00hrs and it took me half an hour to reach the top, stuck in a queue of traffic with a coach in front. It was a challenge in the car, down to first gear and the smell of burnt clutch hanging in the air - sorry Bob. I don't know how long it will take Bob to ride to the top but it's a beautiful day and the views are wonderful. He is still doing a grand job with the cycling (ten days in the saddle). He's done over 500 miles so far but why is it that he still has trouble finding his socks/cotton wool buds/pants or anything else that doesn't come immediately to hand. But I suppose that's what I'm here for - to look after the old boy!
Navman and I are getting along fine although one day I thought he/she wasn't talking to me - then I realised I had the volume switched off. We have got lost together a few times, once in Stewarton when I was looking for a postbox and also in Carlisle when we went round and round a roundabout looking for the right exit! Navman takes no notice of no-right turn signs or no-entry signs so I have to be on the lookout all the time.
More best moments:
1. The warm welcome at Maureen and Jims in St. John's Town of Dalry.
2. The lovely evening meal at Bessiestown Farmhouse in Catlowdy.
3. Finding a Tesco's in Carlisle - I'm missing my larder!
My biggest challenge so far has been driving down from Kirkstone Pass to Windermere because the road was fast and winding with a sheer drop on the left hand side of the car. A quick note for Pat - our car is a Subaru and they're commonly known as Scooby's ( it doesn't mean anything else!!).
Biggest disappointment so far: Having to rush through the beautiful Lake District so quickly - Bob's riding like the wind at the moment!
Todays stats:
Accumulated mileage : 544 miles
Todays Mileage : 63.8 miles
Todays average : 12.2 mph
Todays maximum : 44 mph
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