What a day!!!!!! @$&/... it was definitely the toughest so far. One because I had almost a steady 15 mph headwind gusting to 30 mph. Two because I got lost a couple of times I ended up doing 96 miles. The weather was 62 degrees and mostly overcast with sun peeking through, throughout the day. After a porridge breakfast, I set out at 8:00 a.m. From Lydney to Chepstow and then up the Wye Valley to Monmouth.
Passed Tintern Abbey built in 1131.
Arrived in Hereford around 1:45 pm and was treated to a great homemade lunch chicken vegetable soup and a tuna sandwich by my sister Penny. Back on the road at 2:45 pm. and soon after I started getting lost. I had done 50 miles to Hereford and should have traveled an additional 35 to Clun. It ended up being an additional 46 miles.
After I took the photo of the cows, I quickly passed Hampton Court Castle. Realizing it was a great photo opportunity, I quickly stopped (on an upgrade) and attempted to turn around when traffic cleared. As I turned, I did not get enough forward momentum to stay balanced and fell into the roadside burm into dogwoods and nettles. Luckily I took a soft landing and did not fall into the road. My ego a little bruised, I recovered and took the Castle photo.
Tudor homes in Pembridge
I finally arrived in Clun at 7:50 p.m. almost 12 hours on the bike. Quickly checked in at the White Horse Inn. I preordered my meal as the kitchen was closing at 8:30 pm and ran upstairs to take a quick shower. Came back downstairs to a nice glass of wine and a Lamb Chop dinner, with mashed potatoes, peas, carrots and mint sauce...yummy! I devoured it.
Today I burned 4,382 calories and climbed 6,289 ft. No wonder I feel wiped! Stay tuned......
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