Day 11
ANOTHER sleepless night as no beds but a comfortable carpet in the Taunton TA centre. Refuelled with pasta, salad, bread and a good breakfast our penultimate day began.
Our destination is Launceston in Cornwall. The weather is lovely – the sun cream has finally emerged from our bags! The lads are both nursing injuries but with regular painkillers, support bandaging, Ralgex and Tiger Balm they are both managing well.
We met for lunch just outside Crediton. Ham sandwiches yet again and some delightful iced cookies in the shape of a pair of shorts. Much discussion has taken place over the past few days regarding cycle shorts.
Natasha and I thought the lads would appreciate the biscuits. They had yellow icing and we had red. If anyone sees the lads out and about, ask them about Sudocream. It has worked wonders evidently.
The lads hit the A30 and broke their speed record today clocking 43.2mph on the dual carriageway.
They were not impressed when we finally arrived in Launceston as the St John Ambulance centre had no shower facilities. After a thorough wash we found a fish and chip restaurant. A welcome change from pasta!
We went back to the classroom, our sleeping area for the night, to play games of Cluedo and Uno.
We only have one more sleep to go and are all looking forward to getting home. We have all left families coping at home without us. We are very grateful for their support.