Just contemplating Brekkie in preparation for our first day of riding. Arrived at Helmsdale Hostel yesterday evening amidst light rain :( and no heating here as it is a balmy 12 Celsius! We were forced to seek solace at the Belhaven Arms. At least they had a fire and a TV which we kind of take for granted at home.
A friendly few locals in the bar ask about our intentions and then declare authoritatively on my sanity. Fair dos. But you have to remember that many Of the folk they meet in that bar have the same ideas. And that's when we learn we could have stayed at the Hotel for only £4 a night more.
Today's plan is to drive to John O'Groats, unload the bikes for photos etc. and then ride back to Helmsdale. I've already promised we'll be back in the Belhaven to let them know how it went. I think they're pretty convinced they won't see me again. Still, the weather is at least milder than yesterday and I know it always looks worse than it is.
But first, Brekkie.
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