Day 9 - Whitchirch to Hereford

No pain no gain
The relentless amount of exercise is starting to take its toll on our bodies. I am in a constant state of muscle ache and watching me go down stairs is proving quite an entertainment for Fiona! Sadly her left patella tendon was causing her some trouble today :(

After another look at the rather amusing card Norma sent us, we hobbled down the stairs to devour yet another three course breakfast.  
It was then onto the A49 which would be our home for most of the day cycling cheek to cheek with a disproportionate amount of lorries and tractors! A little daunting.
A view from the cockpit.

Thankfully, a detour to Church Stretton was a welcome break from the gauntlet and Evelyn and Alan whipped up a mean selection of ham sandwiches. 
After lunch it was back to the A49 despite it being rather busy, we did keep up a good average speed and were making good time and the route did take us off a couple of times to pass through some pretty villages and scenery. 
Almost there. 
It was a hot day today and our clothes were a bit stinky! Luckerly we packed a washing line. 
In the evening we met Livia and treated ourselves to a lovely meal in the strangely named pub - the spread eagle. 
Sorry Livia I know this photo looks like you head has been cut out and re-attached to your shoulder!!
Hopefully Fiona's knee will be better tomorrow. 


 


 
 

 


 


 
 


 


 

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