Day Eight

Rainy day today. Fantastic road to Carsphairn so we made good progress. Stopped for lunch in local tearoom. Next part of the journey was hard work cycling through bleak landscape and the odd grey village....all made greyer with the miserable weather. The road surface was terrible & the speed bumps were smoother than the road itself! Eventually arrived in Prestwick to a warm reception at Christine and Rodneys house where many family members had gathered (Mum & Dad, Nancy, Isobel and Andrew). Clare and Marilyn handed over their support team duties before heading up to Inveraray for a couple of days. We were offered beer, warm baths, laundry services, food and a bed for the night (thanks to Andrew & Fiona for giving up their rooms!). The most difficult decision of the evening was choosing between Glenmorangie and Highland Park! James was presented with a flurescent yellow waistcoat to warn the oncoming traffic of his presence. Thanks again to Christine and Rodney for their hospitality!