Day 2: Off we go....

The day we actually started cycling! We woke up today after sleeping in what seemed to be the comfiest bed so far (the only bed so far!) Kayla made egg soldiers for breakfast using the food Florence provided, the eggs were on point! We set off on our warm up ride from wick to John O'Groats cycling past the seaside! There were some horrendous hills, however we realised that we are going to face much worse 😱! After 2 hours warm up we arrived at the very windy but sunny JOHN O'GROATS, were a sweet old couple took our photo and chatted to us about all sorts! We then went into the cafe and feasted on a pizza which we wolfed down. After eating we signed the official John O'Groats to Lands End visitors book and got stamped! Best quote of the day goes to Kayla: "just like Brexit I don't feel strong and stable" as the wind was blowing us all over the road!! Eventually we have arrived at our B'n'B and are getting some good rest for the long and hilly day tomorrow 😩! x

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