Good start to the day

Morning!

I slept really well last night. I was totally worn out just from the travelling. My side was hurting a bit. I'm sure it was from lugging my loaded bike around trains and stations. It feels much better today.

I've had a big breakfast today and feel fired up to get started until I look out of the window and see the rain :( still a sun soaked journey up here is always unlikely.

At breakfast I chatted with a couple who must have been late 50's who are starting coast to coast today although they have a guy in a van assisting them.

At least if they're faster than me I can blame all the luggage I'm carrying.

I'm not far off being ready to set off but think now is a good time to get the map out and do a bit of route planning before I go!