How much?!

Wow, I've found the most expensive campsite ever in the middle of nowhere. Kate and my Dad will not approve: 25 euros!!! I've not even had to pay 10 euros yet and my lowest was 4 euros! So every sentence this evening finishes with "well, it does cost 25 euros here, you know....". How Yorkshire of me! Fortunately, I enjoyed my glass of wine during their happy hour so it was a large one and only 1 euro 50 so I'm feeling slightly better (if a little tipsy)...

I'm not exactly in a position to argue. I am precisely in the middle of absolutely nowhere with no towns, shops, cafes, bars or facilities of any nature. The bonus of this is almost no cars on the roads whatsoever, a bit of a cyclist's dream. Although the lack of anything at all is a bit of a cycle tourist's nightmare. So I'm very grateful to be here. They even have a shop with milk for my cereal tomorrow morning! Well, it does cost 25 euros here, you know...

I've had a very enjoyable day's cycling. The mileage is up again with the lack of mountains. The countryside is still very rolling at the moment. There's so much space, it's a very liberating feeling. The weather was very nice today and in the 20s, far more tolerable than yesterday. The storm came and went, the heavy driving persistent rain remained which lead to rather a disturbed night's sleep in the tent.

A very happy birthday to Mel for today! I'm hoping to join you and Mandie for a Friday Slackers Lunch when I get back!

Mandie, it was lovely hearing from you today. I hope Amanda and Linda were well.

Joan, glad you enjoyed your hols and that you and Paul survived in tact!!

Wendy, Maureen, welcome to The Blog! Wendy, I hope the photos are sufficient evidence of me "smelling the roses"?!! Hi to everyone at PHP. I'm still so grateful for the Kindle whose battery is still going strong on this tour.

Phil, glad the white tux saw some action on the cruise ship's dancefloor! There's no need to train to cycle with me - have you seen the load I'm carrying?! I've only just got my average speeds into double figures on these flatter days! Look forward to seeing you and the Tuseday gang in just over a week's time.

Adele, I hope you got some photos of Lizzie Armistead's Otley bus tour! I bet the atmosphere was great.

Hi Uncle Kev's, thank you for your email and love to you, Nan & Gramps. I hope Auntie Hazel's broken hip is mending well also.

Janny, we need to get you a new goal after your pull up achievement!!

And Mum, stay away from the office, it's bad for your health!!

Tally ho until tomorrow everyone when hopefully I'll be at a campsite that doesn't cost 25 euros...!!!

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