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26 June 2007

DAY 118 Dunnet Campsite to Canisbay Youth Hostel

Today: 18.0 miles
Total so far: 1681.6 miles
Percentage Completed: 99.7%

 
LEJOG DAY 118

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Dunnet Bay
 
I positively scampered the five miles to John O'Groats Youth Hostel (at Canisbay) and arrived half an hour before opening time. I chatted with a charming Japanese chap. 'Chatting' is a fairly loose description of events as we were communicating through his pocket translation machine. His English was as good as my Japanese - non existent.
 
He had travelled with his gorgeous bicycle from Japan to London, then Edinburgh, then Wick and tomorrow is to set off to cycle his journey of a lifetime to Land's End. This End to End thing obviously has quite a draw.

Dunnet Head & your humble scribe

In the hostel I bump into Bob & Nicola Lees and Val Machin & Janet, who had all decided to drop in on me! What wonderful people!


Dunnet Head cliffs

So we all set off to hook up with Derek & Marian along with Lord Elpus and Lady Whiplash who transported me in not inconsiderable style in their German War Machine.


A wonderful evening was had by all and I am now typing this up back in the hostel. Just a few miles left to do now tomorrow morning!

Orkney across the Pentland Firth

5 comments:

  1. Hmmm, thought about walking home?

    JJ

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  2. Alan
    It can't really be your last day! Am going cold turkey already just thinking about it as I'm now a confirmed blog junkie!
    We're all SO proud of you and will be raising a glass or three to you tonight.
    Cheers Alan, you're a credit to yourself and our Dad!
    Love you loads,
    Little Sis xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  3. Hail Uncle Alan, King of Britain!!!
    Congratulations on your achievement, You ROCK!!!!!!
    My Mum says I can have a beer to celebrate as well. I'm telling all my mates about you,and we'll all drink to you tonight. Watch out Lyme Regis!
    Cheers!
    Nephew Matt

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  4. Congrats Uncle Alan.
    Looking forward to reading about the weight lost, and perspective gained as you contemplate your achievement.
    Sarah across the pond.

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  5. Big Al.........
    COME ON DOWN!!!!
    Well done..Now can I have back all the things you 'borrowed' from me as a kid.
    You have done so well and more importantly you are fit,safe and well
    Here's to you Dad
    Love
    Little brother
    Dave

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