LEJOG D12

Was this the day it rained? Did we ride? The days are starting to really blend, it seems that I have done nothing forever but ride my bicycle.  The rest day is now in sight - but not yet. Oh yes, it rained .. we moved the morning tea stop to under the motorway overpass and abandoned the picnic lunch.

It wasn't heavy rain, but again steady rain - and it had actually stopped by the time we got to the good cafe (Mrs Miller's by the garden centre) for lunch.  My feet and sandals dried out nicely during the afternoon.  I haven't yet regretted bringing them instead of shoes and I could put the woolly socks on if I wanted to but so far it's been ok. I must have good circulation I've decided.

Today we rode by several railway bridges, on an unused line. Also all the stone bridges we see, all the churches are interesting and photogenic but I won't put them all up here.

This is a heart shaped wood planted by a man for his new wife, I just couldn't see very well in the rain to get a clear shot of it

After lunch fortunately the rain held off. We had a stiff little hill immediately we left the Cafe but the rest of the day was not so bad.  Some of 7 detoured slightly off the road to have a look at the local standing stone called Long Meg and the druids circle of stones alongside.   We are a few days early for the solstice celebrations that will take place here, though I have high hopes for something wherever we are in Scotland on the day.  I am also prepared for disappointment if the Scots don't set as much store by it as I hope for.

Long Meg and the circle of stone (with cyclists)

The last town we passed through for the day has an interesting village sign, a reference to their annual music and dance festival we presume.  The onto our destination where a handful of us are spending the night away from the others.  This happens from time to time as there are not always enough rooms for us all in one place. Ours is The Belted Will, a family run pub with a name for food. . Good news.