So reflections on the final day. Riders a bit stair crazy, making little sense before the start. Theory that they have all turned into darren! Lost them early on as I passed them overtaking a truck and didn't see that they had stopped for yet another 'comfort break' Or roadside wee. Mad dash back. Some lovely pics before lunch but then after lunch it just got better and better. What a beautiful road and coastline. Lying on hairpin bend with liz making me put high vis jacket on. Great shot tho, might even make darrens wall! Beccy literally lying two feet from the road for a pic as traffic went by at 70. Ice creams at lybster harbour which we found utterly randomly trying to find loo. Beautiful place. Climbing roadside rock face while they are 20 yds away just to get overhead shot. Sheep everywhere. Golf courses everywhere. Sun is out, sky is blue, and yes it was beautiful. Wick, nearly missed jon's distillery but liz spotted it. Keep going north north north. Fewer and fewer houses. So very far! And then.... JoG 3 miles!! Race to beat them, get the photo as they ride in. Get ripped off to pay to take photo at the sign!! Cheers, applause, a beer. And then... A strange feeling of sadness cos it's all over and my life is a journey not a destination. Soon passed. Starts raining while bikes are put away, overhead a rainbow appears. In glorious technicolour! Take one last look at JoG, across to the orkneys. Truly a beautiful, wonderous place, the most north this northerner has ever been. I will return. Back into car, stopped for some amazing scenery pics as sun went down. 105 miles back to campsite where we are in the bunk house not tents. Such luxury! Fish and chips, more beer, garralous chat, suddenly everyone spent. Bed and the end of a magnificent journey. The last 8 days or so have simply been one of the best experiences of my life. We live in a beautiful, fantastic, amazing country and I saw the entire length of it! Britain is great! You really should see it sometime. Thanks for reading
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