The Pilgrims B&B in Glastonbury was excellent. The couple had about 12 of us arrive soaked, and our wet things were washed and dried overnight. The breakfast table was a lovely spread after the fiasco the night before at Hundred Monkeys. Three of our party of 25 had their food orders forgotten by the kitchen. I ordered my pasta at 1915 and got it at 2100. So don't go there in a big party. A small group will probably enjoy their food.
The day's cycling was listed as moderate; the forecast suggested rain. It started cool, the sun started to appear by the time we went round three sides of the cathedral, and cooled down for the long ascent afterwards. By the time we were in Bristol the weather was pleasant. Buffet food was at The Plough in Pilsning. Then it was on to the old Severn Bridge. No toll charge! Wales welcomed us with a gentle upward gradient into the wind, then a fabulous descent to Tintern Abbey and a glorious ride up the Wye valley to Monmouth.
I had new rear brake blocks this morning and a longer brake cable. The bike is going well. Wales has welcomed us with sunshine.
The King'sHead (Weatherspoons!) is our pad and I' sharing with John P. out to Pizza Express after i've pulled my washing out of the launderette which shuts down before my wash has had a full cycle. Loads of wet clothes tomorrow!
£7.37 to my charity from the Launderette man who apologised that the water and electricity switched off after my load had only done the pre-wash, wash and rinse. He manually moved the dial round to spin, so they aren't quite so wet. The hotel man at the desk showed me the leaning cupboard and I have ten hangars draping my wet clothes over a brass curtain rail tonight. i hope John, my room-mate doesn't mind! The launderette proprieter walk twice a year for an animal charity and a children's one. My cycle cost £4.. So I think we were both being charitable tonight.
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