Thursday, November 6, 2008
Day 2: more scratches
We did 90 km today and have just arrived at the campsite totally exhausted. Our escort consists of two lots of police and two Chinook helicopters. Clearly we are of interest to the security service. Great team spirit, and much mirth when Paul fell off his bike and needed medical treatment from Mary. His arm is now bandaged but he carries on. The pilgrims are helping each other along the journey, enjoying local cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The bikes are great, no problems there.
Facilities are pretty basic but we have the faith of nomadic travellers. As soon as O2 relents the picture service well resume. Cyclists fitness is remarkable, the girls support each other well. The nights are mild. Last night we slept outside the tents in the sand and will do so again tonight. A notorious snorer will have to be secluded. Tomorrow the night will be colder as we will be at higher altitude.
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Who is the notorious snorer?!
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I'm intrigued to know who is flying the chinooks and driving the police cars. Have you Egyptian escorts?
The warm air sounds wonderful after the rather revolting wet, drizzly, dark day we have had here today. How is Fi? I wonder if the long sleeved shirt I suggested she took has been worn yet to keep off the sun. How are the tight lycra pants bearing up?
Tell Louise we saw Benji today at Uppingham. Fenella was there for her test.
How wonderful camping out at night. How are the stars? I can imagine they will be an amazing sight.
Have a good day tomorrow and look forward to seeing some photos of you all.
Love to all Ali xx
fitness remarkable is really scary....
The snorer is almost certainly Dan. I am afraid he nearly caused the Latitude Festival to be canceled this year because of his peculiar gift in that area. He drowned out some of the major acts.
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