Eardisley is a stunning black and white Herefordshire village where almost all houses are black and white, some going as far back as the 13th century. Ann and I arranged to meet the cyclists there for our picnic. They eventually arrived later than expected having travelled the ups and downs of the lovely Wye valley for 45 miles! We asked a couple who were trimming their rambling roses where there was a green where we could picnic. And then it began to rain! Having witnessed the arrival of the weary cyclists and hearing that it was for the GRCT charity, they insisted we picnic in their conservatory.Their cottage called Fox-Pie was built in 1480. (not the conservatory!) Chris and David Hodgson even gave us a donation for the GRCT.
We then said good-bye to Ann and Richard who were driving back to London. We are so grateful for their support.
Pat then reverted to solo cycling - for the first time in the rain. It was not too heavy rain and his new raingear kept him dry. I am typing this in the little Shropshire village of Bucknell. Pat asked 2 horse riders for directions here only to find that the young man had completed Lands End to John O Groats only 2 weeks ago! It's a small, quiet Shropshire village with an old disused railway station.
P3s should count the counties we have been through today: Monmouthshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire! Thank you to them for their support and to all of you who read the blog and encourage us and pray for us. £6500 has been donated to the GRCT to date!
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