Okehampton
I’m feeling a bit better today, I woke up in the cider farm come campsite after a good nights sleep it was very humid lastnight, I was exhausted and had a kip when I got to the campsite. I woke with some doubt about what lay ahead and if I could reach my target. I set off earlier than I had expected with little food and a positive buzz. My first target was Tiverton for lunch and supplies, the road to Tiverton was fairly direct, once more I struggled with my bearings somewhat but soon got back on task. I eased through the morning, geed up by the crossing into devon, another step closer to home. I’m beginning to realise that the end is neigh, I’m not sure if I’m sad about this or not but I will miss the nomadic lifestyle I have fostered. I found a great cafe in Tiverton for some lunch, it was the sort of place that would sit well in Falmouth, slightly bistro and a bit deli. The food was brilliant and fairly priced. I would be sample more delights later in the day. Definetly the best food since Ireland. Once I’d refueled I hit the road again. Getting my bearings took time aswell. I headed out of town on b roads and it was very hilly and a bit reminiscent of Cornwall. Constant up and down with sharp steep climbs. The b roads took their toll and are a premonition of what’s to come. Reminding me of how tough it can be, I stopped regularly for food as I felt lulls in energy. But felt very sapped by the whole event. Hopefully I can shift into this new style of cycling quickly. I got to near crediton and the roads turned back to a roads, very quiet but much better to ride on, a couple of long hills later and a short encounter with a cyclist who was surprised by my load and I was finally fatigued but in okehampton. I decided to stay in a b&b mainly for the electricity, but I’m glad as the food in the fountain hotel has been excellent and very good value too. I look forward to crossing into Cornwall tomorrow but not the continuing undulating terrain, people say that devon and Cornwall are the hardest bit of the end to end and I’m inclined to believe them.
Today’s stats: Total 921.5 miles Day 54.47 Avg 9.5 Calories 1889 (I think it must be more I ate like a machine all day)
