Last night was a struggle to communicate. WiFi and mobile reception was rubbish and I was frustrated walking up and down High Street and floors of the B&B searching for an elusive signal. Overnight I got six messages; from Sue, Hannah, and Mercy Ships' team Caroline who is based in Exeter.by the time I attemted to text back, the signal was lost!
Caroline knew our route and arranged to meet at 1030 opposite a bike shop after 14 miles. I let one group go, and chatted for ten minutes, before attaching to a later duo who knew where they were going! Caroline fortified me with two portions of flapjack. So,so welcome in the cold and wet at 1500 and 1600 hours. We had stopped for an early lunch near Honiton, and the chilli con carne tasted great. Then there was a steep hill to climb, a broad plateau to cross, than a long descent to Corfe. The longest free-wheel on brakes ever for me at over two miles. My rear brake effectiveness and noise was altered, and in the rain the brake rubber was wiping off as grey slime! It needs fixing tomorrow.
The tea stop was a moment to put on the fleece and regain some body heat. I was ready for a shower in Glastonbury at 1800, and supper at the Hundred Monkeys at 1900. My order went astray, and later arrivals had eaten their food before mine arrived!
Tomorrow we go through Bristol, over the Severn Estuary and up to Monmouth. Will the Welsh weather be better? Today was the third hard day. Tomorrow is labelled as moderate.
We shall see!
Good to read the details of the day! Could you take some photos of your iPad and add them into your blog? It would be great to see what you're doing as well as reading about it! Lots of love xxx
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