Leaving Bristol

It was the last day of July 2009, and it was hug and goodbye time. Emma; who had given me a home or 3 months, waved well wishes from her doorway as Dave drove down the road heading for Wales, with me in the front and my bike in the back.

I had welcomed the offer of a liftshare , especially after two weeks of what had been at times terrantial rain. Dave was able to drop me just outside Cardiffs borders, and I put on my water proofs and began to cycle.