Today has thankfully been quite an easy one after yesterday & before tomorrow's ride which, quite frankly, looks a bugger. I even had a 20 minute crossing on a car ferry as part of the route!
Just as I was starting to feel good about myself & this trip, I met an amazing elderly chap whilst eating my picnic lunch. His English was very broken so he showed me photos of a 4,000km tour he had done from Sweden to Switzerland with a fully laden bike as he, too, was camping. He said he loved it every time he saw a cycle tourist as it reminded him of his amazing tour. He took of photo of me, the "English lady"!
Overall, my muscles are killing me and I'm not sure there are words to describe how my bum is feeling. My hayfever has kicked in & I woke up this morning with my right eye so swollen, I looked like I'd been punched. But I feel so much better after a proper meal at a restaurant tonight rather than one of my campstove creations. I watched the chef make my veggie stir fry this evening & I was able to enthusiastically yell "more!" to ensure I got a huge plateful. I was after the mango cheesecake for dessert & then saw a big bowl of fruit salad so had both. I'm now very full!!
I should sleep well tonight!
I may have to blog every other day now as I can't recharge my phone battery, my adaptor doesn't work here. I'll be able to top up at Mary's on Sunday. Poor Mary, I've asked to use her washing machine & will now be needing juice for my phone as well. I am coming to see you as well, Mary, promise!
Thank you again and again and again for all your messages. I switch my phone on in the evening & can't wait to see who has said what! A substantial treat at the end of every day :-)))
Wish me luck for tomorrow!
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Wow, looks a stunning place and what a wonderful experience to meet someone along the way, English lady. Sunshine - whoop whoop! 2 desserts - Dad will be proud! Keep up with the protein to help those muscles along with the journey. Keep enjoying and absorbing the experience Jxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous view you have. Sounds as if your day has been kinder to you then the day before with all that rain. How lovely you meeting someone who loved his camping and cycling as much as you.
ReplyDelete2 puddings!! not even i have managed that!! well done Daughter very proud.
Shame your hay fever is kicking in, i hope it goes away soon for you.
i hope your climb isnt as fierce as you think it will be, your muscles have been having good food and puddings(te he) so you should have re charged your batteries.
Have s lovely day and i will look forward to your next blog!
Lots of Love
Mum xxx
This is worth reading for some great turns of phrase. "quite frankly looks a bugger" should be the title of the book of the tour Charlie.x
ReplyDeletekeep going hun, that view is amazing, love joan xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous campside!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the puddings you can spare the calories with all the cycling!
Hope you are enjoying todays 'bugger' day.
Love Mandie
Hi Andi
ReplyDeleteAm sure you're on a 'high' following the success of the Brits in the Tour de France. What a fantastic result for the whole team. There seem to be lots of people zooming around on cycles as a result over here. Well you've had a mixture of weather. Ours has been a little better and we've had sunshine! The PHP Olympics were 'opened' yesterday by Alex and we have had wii swimming today won by Alex. Maureen was second and Jo C third. We're looking forward to hearing how many miles you completed today in the Tour de Lonnen. Pleased to hear you've had the use of at least one hairdryer but keep the products near the top of your bag just in case... Take care you mad fool! Suex
Hey Andi
ReplyDeleteWow that looks lush and the sun has come out for us here in the UK as well. Keep going girl, although it is baking here I am just off to jump on my exercise bike and rattle off 15km's. I say eat more puddings, you are burning them off but make sure you get some protein in as well. Jeannette xx
Glad you're finally getting to see some of the beautiful scenery! No problem for the juice, we've got plenty. And we're keeping the refreshing pool topped up for you ;o) If you get a chance, let me know how many of those elusive canisters you want me to get in - easier to get them in advance if I'm passing Decathlon which I probably will be :o) I'm also taking requests for meals - something you can't cook on a camping stove? I'll make sure I get multiple desserts ready hahahaha
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