What day is it?

I am finding it difficult to remember what day it is but what I do know is this is by far the best day so far..

The sun was out all day and my trip to Carlisle included Kyle for 5 miles. A wonderful addition but so funny after 4 miles he was saying "that must be 12 miles" lol.

We bump into a group of Canadians on a coast to coast cycle as get my picture taken with Gareth outside Carlisle castle, they say well done on my challenge and one lady is particularly knowledgable of heart failure & especially psychological aspects & I kiss her as a thank you. They donate £35 in quick whip round.

Gareth is very important in this challenge as one of the people who made me think it was possible, he wanted to join me but I enjoy just trudging along on my wee slow self with Kyle at stages joining in.

I haven't really thanked my brother for riding with me into Glasgow & building my confidence but he made me realise that at times it is nice to ride with people who just wish to support me & don't be a  selfish twat as Lorna lovingly is always telling me.

Today was 1st time I took in the scenery and the wonderfully sunny weather helped as I cycled to Shap summit. Was funny crossing the M6 a few times. a road I have driven so much. I won't say I cycled non stop to top but I felt strong despite the climb & the decline was fast helping me reach Kendal ahead of schedule.

The next few days are short in cycling terms so my confidence of achieving this has risen I wouldn't say I am confident but with 8 days to go the end seems reachable.

The rest of gang are away to Burger King for dinner & I am in room alone after a warm bath eating my pasta. In heart failure terms today has been one of those days I realise how lucky I am to be alive despite the problems  but it sadly needs to end now by me sleeping.

Thank you

John