Day 8: Total: 305 miles (491km)
The cycle from North Connel to Kilmichael Glassary was up and down all the way. Both hills and weather! Our cumulative elevation was 2300 feet. It was actually our most taxing day physically but the pouring rain kept us moving. We even had sleet at the top of one of the hills. For the longer hills I got out my bike speakers that connect to the music on my phone. Stan Rogers, Natalie McMaster, and a Charlie Parker jazz set! What a difference it makes as we glance up to see that we still can’t see the top of the hill yet! Tony can hear it too as long as he doesn’t get too far ahead. Makes the tough bits a bit easier. Had to put a shower cap on it to keep it dry…ish.
Our bikes are in a dry shed…our hand washed clothes were taken to be tumble dried over night…and the evening has been spent planning out the rest of our route.
It was recommended that we don’t open our window tonight as ‘the midgies are bad!’ (almost affectionate name for midges). As with all biting insects, you can almost hear their happy little shouts as Tony comes near. His legs are covered in little red dots.
Tomorrow’s forecast? Hmmm…cloudy with a chance of…yup…rain. Still having a great time!