We enjoyed a meal in the Red Pepper in
Thurso. Woke up on Monday to blue skies and a warmer day. When we arrived at the B&B we were the only people there. When we came back from the meal we found another 5 bikes with the tandem. 3 of the other cyclists disappeared before we had breakfast as they had been to John
o'Groats on the Sunday and were catching a train home. The other couple asked us about the tandem and our trip. When we asked them about their trip it transpired that they were on the North Sea Cycle Route (
http://www.northsea-cycle.com/ ) and had 2 more months to do and about 2750 mile to go. We set off and decided to visit
Dunnet Head, the most northerly point on the mainland, an extra few miles but worth it for the views. Then back on the main road and towards JOG. Landscape changed to lower, flatter and more farmed land. We arrived at JOG about 1.30, posted a few cards, got the stamp to say we had finished and had some food. There were a number of end-to-
enders there and a few more arrived as we sorted ourselves out. Ben
texted to say he was south of Wick so we decided to set off towards Wick and meet Ben. We met up about an hour later, loaded the tandem and set off home. The trip in the car was great, some areas we had not been through and a number we had. The day stayed clear and the views were great. Arrived home 12.30.
A great trip, We will post a few more pictures and comments in the next few days. Ann (stoker ) has threatened to post a few comments!!
