We mused on the ups and downs of life as we puffed up the hills. The dark clouds rolled in, but the showers fell around us. The route was very twisty in places but we managed to stay on course. There are as many ups as downs but it’s the hard ups that can dominate our thinking ….. and more.
Is cycling a metaphor for life? Let’s us know your thoughts.
Today started with an out of hours appointment to get Susan’s many tic bites checked out. All good - and the medic made a donation and gave us a prescription just in case - the pharmacy being three days cycling away!!!
It’s been another windy day - but this time mainly behind us as we skirted the coast and weaved in and out of the mighty Scottish mountains. And the midges have been great - we think it’s the wind keeping them down,
A new pattern for us today, Susan had a bad night so we pitched tent at 13:00 for an hours siesta - tres continental. That allowed us to keep going until 8pm.
A beautiful camping spot tonight - great views all around and at the top of a steep hill so we are hoping for an easy start. No signal though so this will be a day late .
Thanks again for your encouraging messages, prayers and support!
Susan and Stephen
Thanks to everyone for the comments - ebikes have their merits, but recharging would be fun up here - might need an ebutler to look after things!! Stephen and Susan
Hi Stephen and Susan. We love to hear your adventures and we hope that you enjoy the whole journey that you are on..
My musing on cycling is that you really ought to get an ebike!
Because I think the whole story of the bible could be described in terms of an ebike.... Jesus talked about not leaving us alone but going to the father to send us a helper (a battery and a motor) .. Most ebikes also come with an app so that it can guide us on how to cycle, which was how Jesus also described the role of the helper or Spirit .. And jesus talked about us needing to be born of the spirit and…
You are doing incredibly well. Cycling is a great metaphor for life with all its tough uphill effort and it’s exciting and fun descents. I love that you’re being encouraged by locals on the way. God bless xx
Great bit of video as you sped down the long twisting road at super speed!! 😲. I’m afraid by wee scooter won’t be able to go that fast!!! You seem to be making good progress though and up to schedule in spite of the problems you have encountered along the way. Keep well and continued safe cycling, you are both amazing. Lots of Love. 🥰🥰.
Wow, very well done. Looks really tough, but scenery is wonderful. Best wishes for the remainder of the trip
Jackie