Ferry Inn Thurso
Scrabster Thurso, Caithness and Sutherland, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom
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The end of the rode ?
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Day 9 - the return journey.
Day 9 - the drive home. Not technically an event day but nevertheless I thought it was worth posting a few concluding comments for others contemplating doing the same event - so indulge me.
We left the YH at Helmsdale c. 08.40 and arrived home c. 22.00 (for me - later for Simon & Gary). total miles cycled - 874 over 8 days. Total miles driven c.2100. After a hesitant start, I gradually warmed to the adventure and ...
Day 172 - 19 August - Back to the Mainland
... that when some vikings sought shelter there during a severe thunderstorm in the 12th century, it had already been pillaged. The vikings left proof of their visit in the form of graffiti - nordic runes carved into the stone walls of the chamber. As recent as the early 20th century scientist who came to study it couldn't find the entrance so broke in again through the ceiling to get access to study it. When they finished they left the top open, so it was left to the farmer who owned ...
One Man's POW is Another Man's Interior Decorator
... The fact that they had to use found materials to create this beautiful edifice is a testament to their artistry.
When I left the chapel, the rain was subsiding, so i got some pictures of the statue as well, which was also created with found materials. Right after I got my pictures I went to the fence to pet a cow. Right beside her another cow defecated all over her lounging friend. Good thing that rain started up again.
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Day 62 - Duncansby Head to John O'Groats
... lingered awhile, not wanting to leave the final JohnO'Groats signpost, however we had to move off to allow two other cyclists to have their celebratory photographs taken. We never encountered any other Land's End to John O'Groats walkers.
We moved away to the campervan which was bedecked with balloons and party poppers and partook of champagne, chocolates and cake - which never tasted so good.
This journey has been a ...



