As of writing, today is not finished. We are at Scunthorpe, a few miles short of Burton Upon Strather.
We left Lincoln this morning in heavy rain. Its no fun heading out in the rain. We stood near the Cathedral for a while to let the worst of the heavy downpour pass, but eventually we had to hit the road north out of town. The weather being what it is, we took the A15 which is ramrod straight for the 45k north to Scunthorpe. Our camp site is at Burton on Strather a few miles further up the river. We cant wait to get there.
Leaving Lincoln was difficult. It is such a glorious place, packed with history. We no sooner left town in lighter rain, than we could see and hear the signs of thunder and lightning overhead. We were just a few miles out on the road and it bucketed and bucketed down. Only cyclists know the horrid feeling of the wet backside that feels awash, the shoes instantly filled with water, and completely drenched. We were covered as best we could, and just kept head down and cycled on. Visibility was not great, but we banked on the predictability of english weather in that it could be sunshine in ten minutes. Well.......it rained on and off, then it bucketed down again, and the annoying this was that just a few miles to our left the sun was shining on the fields!
Anyway, the road was flat, the wind was mostly behind us, and we just again put the hammer down and went for it, doing a slightly better average than the day before, but for not as long.
We got into Scunthorpe totally wet and drenched. We found the centre, outside the library, changed our socks, the sun was now out(!) and we took coats off and started to dry.
We have camped in the library in the near free compueters, and will leave soon for the beautiful Burton on Strather where our home will be tonight.
We hit York tomorrow, and a day off on Monday. We are aiming for Evensong in the York Cathedral tomorrow evening.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, everyday. Love K&J
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Hi kelvin and julie.
Hope you are having a lovely time by the sound of it you are lots of hills .Mum was here yesturday for lunch with the family and we put on the computer for her to read about your trip she was very happy to read it.we all send our love.
june jim and mum.
Hey Mum and Dad,
Great to hear that things are going well. It sounds like you are having a great time.
I got a call from nana tonight and she said she has been having trouble calling you. She has been trying every night but keeps getting an engaged signal. Sij and I are also having the same
problems. Is the number you gave us right?????? Nana wanted me to tell you that she has been reading the blog and absoutely loves it. she just wishes she could talk to you as well.
Everything down here is going well. Although I do seem to be having some trouble with the hot water system....Any thoughts???hahaha. Cannot figure it out.
Alli is well, however her nana passed away on Friday so they are all quite upset. Her funeral is on Wednesday.
Anyway, all is well. Stay safe and keep in touch.
Doug
Hi - don't stop or you will start to rust.
Sounds like some of the weather here - Warragamba is up to 50% - so that will let oyu know how much rain we have had. The flooding has pretty well cleared, there has been some sun but only 14-15 degrees.
Enjoying your blog - love to you both
Dawn and Malcolm
Just thinking of you, and praying, have a great time.
Love from your colourful DHQ Team
Hi there Julie & Kelvin,
Can't believe you're both still going flat out pedalling ! - Can believe that you are both skinny as! Glad you've been able to keep blogging - it's been really good reading. Well we are all still cheering you onwards, and praying for a bit of sunshine for you. God bless - see you soon.
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