Well today has been a day of ups and downs (literally). It all started well, we made an early start to get miles in before the heat really takes hold. We had completed 20 miles quite quickly and were looking to get to Patras when disaster struck. Robin, in an attempt to miss a greek farmer in a truck pulling out of a side road totally oblivious to us, swerved, caught my wheel and fell into the road. He has a badly bruised knee, a cut lip and he has lost some of his front tooth. The local mechanics came over and tried to help. We cycled on and found a pharmacy for provisions of antiseptic dressings etc. Well the greeks couldn’t have been more helpful. They took Robin into a back room and cleaned his wounds – god knows what they put on it but it stung!
Then we went onto Patras, through the town where mopeds seem to like nothing better than overtaking you on the inside (I didn’t think there was any space available!). Then onto Mesolongi, up 2 big hills. We stopped for fruit and the trader kindly gave us the peaches for free – how kind was that!
I have no ipad with me but I seem to be able to conjure up random songs – yesterday it was ‘Airport’ and today its been ‘Rhythm is a dancer’ – no rhyme or reason.
Until tomorrow.
Barbara and Robin
Bit bored now 3rd attempt to send.
Robin – at least it’s not the whole tooth and nothing but the tooth. Plus Babs and that “Airport” song could mean she’s going to take a swift left and go off to spot some Greek planes, get arrested and deported. Don’t worry Robin I’m with you on this one and watching her every move.
P.S Is it only me who remembers the Brit plane spotters in Greece.
Oh no, not your tooth Dad! You need that for eating. Glad to hear you kept on going though. Keep the spirits high and get some Kendal Mint Cake to keep you going!
Now you know why we sent you out as our path finders. Hope today went better. The dentist will be there to fix you up in Lucerne!
Really sorry to hear of your accident Robin and all the ladies in the office were so relieved you didn’t knock Barbara off her bike. “Rhythm is a dancer, it’s a soul companion” – go Barbara!
Oh Robin you poor thing.Hope you’re not too stiff for today.I’m proud of Barbara having a good sing……what is it today.”All i want for xmas is a new front tooth? On second thoughts Robin may not appreciate that one.Happy Pedalling.
love K
Great to get news from the dynamic duo. Sorry to hear about the accident Robin. Also good to know Barbara’s legendary taste in music has travelled well ! Keep it up we’re all thinking of you
Ian and Su
Xx
Ouch! Poor Robin. Hope you have a better day tomorrow.