The day was heavy NOT the rider. If anything he is probably lighter but he is eating huge amounts voluntarily without coercion. The photo at Golspie was taken half an hour ago when I picked him up at the end of 91.3 miles. In the morning he rode from Invergarry to Beauly and I happened to pass him as he toiled up to the summit of one of the worst hills yet; hence the action shot! Pat says it was such beautiful scenery as he rode alongside Loch Ness though the headwind made riding conditions less pleasant. I stopped a few times to take photos but the loch was slightly shrouded in mist and the water quite choppy. We met at Beauly for our lunch and then Pat had a long hard ride. The landscape changed dramatically - more windswept and flat and sometimes quite bleak alongside the Cromarty Firth. The A9 was extremely busy with several huge vehicles. Not a great drive particularly if you are anxious about the cyclist following in your wake. I kept praying for his protection.
We are now both in Brora and about to go for a meal.
P3s I heard Alan Bennett reading Winnie the Pooh meets a Heffalump when I was driving and thought that you might like to ask Miss Fleming to read it to you. I wonder if her Piglet voice will be as good as his?
If I have time later I shall do some more blogging.
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