Leaving the hotel this morning I was filled with doubt and had got myself ready for another day of bad weather (as much as you can anyway). As it turned out the first 20 miles were fairly hard going due to the strong winds but these soon died off to reveal a day of sun and reasonable conditions.

Highlights today:

Some big climbs early on in gail force winds proved hard going and energy sapping. These made the first 20 miles go on forever, not good for morale.

A ferry journey was needed today from Gourock to Dunoon which gave us time to recuperate after the first 20 miles and made a pleasant change to use some other means of transport! Also did wonders to rest my backside which is now sporting signs of sever abuse (and not from FH!)

One of the best highlights so far - as we cycled along Lock Fyne we were privileged to see wild seals sunbathing on the rocks at the side. They were very weary as we were only around 25 feet away. FH tried to get some pictures (see piccies) but it was quite hard.

I nearly died - whilst seal watching, 2 coaches came hurtling round the bend and the second one nearly wiped me out. I jumped onto the curb and dragged my bike with me seconds before he filled the space with a rather hefty coach. Wasn't impressed as you can imagine!

Hotel tonight is The George in Inveraray. Lovely village, great hotel, food superb. Very nice castle that looks like something from a childrens book (see piccies).
 


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