14/09/2012

Day 14  Buckie to Dornoch

This was meant to be a rest day but since I didnt finish my miles on day 13 and had a good rest I got up really early to fight the weather and stay on track.

Again this was set to be a hard day, while the wind kept pounding and even the Scot's commented on how windy it is I kept battling forward. This time I wont be beaten and I will make the end! The wind was so strong at times that it threw me off my bike four times and luckily only drew blood once and then also very minor.

In the beginning of the week the wind bent my flagpole, but today it had completely ripped off my flag that I had used to let the UK know I was here. By the time I made it to the Highlands I was drained in more ways than one.

Thankfully my lovely wife Patricia kept me going with her smiles, motivation and care. Without her I could not have come this far, thank you my darling, you make me strong!!!

Getting to the end of the day after battling for hours against the relentless gale force winds and rain, will make any man feel proud.

Tomorrow a rest day in Dornoch then on towards Bettyhill. Making the total distance covered 1387 miles with second thoughts on the distances for the next few days if the winds keep this strong.