This has been a very good day. We had had a great night sleep at Seacliffe and had been looked after by our hosts Sue and Andy. We were also provided with cake for the journey. It might be that they do that to all their guests however it may also be that they realised how punishing it was for cyclists to leave their home. They did advise us of the best route to take but t still involved a 4 mile hill - I kid you not.
After a great breakfast it was quite torturous to get to the top but we made it. We then carried on across the rolling Devon hill along the coast to Barnstable where we picked up the Tarka Trail. This had been suggested by Andy. Andy we are grateful. It was a nice flat 9 miles along the river to Bideford. We even stopped off for tea and a game of Castle. Brilliant.
After Bideford the rolling Devon hills took their toll again but it didn't matter as it was a short (mileage) day today with only 40 miles to ride.
We have now dropped on another cracking B and B at the top of Clovelly with a huge room with a sea view. As I sit here now the sun is shining, the sea is a deep blue and the cows in the field opposite look as contented as I feel.
We even have a BATH! So we have both had a long soak and are feeling good. We are going to take the 2 mile walk down to the harbour and may then change our view when we walk back but at the moment we are very happy. We cannot believe that tomorrow we cross the border into Cornwall!!
(Shaz - the room that we have today has a secret little cupboard which immediately reminded us of your thoughts about a boy and some scratching in the night!)
Well Done!!!
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