Day 6 of GWC S3 Projects 2009
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| JD and I in full flow |
After a battering in the tent overnight, we were all feeling rather jaded - to say the least! The kids were ok and seemed to have quite enjoyed the unexpected drama of the previous night. However, it was still blowing a gale and we made the call that it was too dangerous for the group to cycle today. There was, however, one small problem: our lack of transport in the form of a minibus...
A quick phone call from Lewis to the Sutherland Project leader and half an hour later, we had a minibus at the campsite. A crowd of friendly faces was just what we needed after the terrible night we had just experienced.
We loaded the kids into the bus and headed along the steep and winding road to Scourie. I have to say that I was quite gutted not to be having a go at the cycle today; as it was this stretch that had been the most talked about and hyped part of the route. Lewis and Pete had mentioned a few times that this road contained the infamous and dreaded 1 in 4 climb. As the bus struggled up the steep tarmac switchback, I thought it looked like a possible challenge and was tempted to get out with my bike and give it a go - but there were more pressing matters to attend to.
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| Machines with Scourie Bay behind |
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| Scourie Campsite |
We arrived safely at
Scourie Campsite, and I was very pleased to learn that it was well sheltered from the wind. Lewis, John and I helped the kids put up the tents that had survived the night, while Pete and Jane drove back to return the minibus and fetch the bikes in the van. The kids were all shattered after a poor nights sleep so we took the opportunity to have some downtime and have a nap and visit the local Spar. Lewis, John and I visited the cafe and enjoyed a coffee and a piece of cake and chatted about how good a decision it was not to cycle today. The campsite had good facilities, so after a good hot shower we decided to put Pete's gazebo up. Lewis and I had concerns that it would just blow over later on or during the night, but Pete was having none of that chat and it was up standing in no time at all.
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| Gazebo action |
After dinner, spirits were high again - especially after a good rest. Lewis had a great idea of having a fire on the beach and letting the kids toast marshmallows; great idea! The kids had soon gathered a healthy stack of wood and the fire was going in no time. We spent a great night next to the fire into the wee small ours chatting with the group and eating crispy S'mores - magic.
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| Beach at Scourie |
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| Fire! |
Distance for the day: 29 miles
Total Distance so far: 191 miles
Route for the day:
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