Caleb and I got the Big Dummy sorted and ready to go before lunch as we knew we had to make the most of the sunny weather as it hasn't been too good lately. Sun was out but as usual for this time of year there wasn't that much heat getting through as it was quite cold, which meant getting well wrapped up.
There was also a very strong wind coming from the south west which did help with decision making on where we would head. We were just out for a ride with no particular destination in mind this morning but we had decided to head along the higher non coastal road towards John O'Groats taking in a few detours and small tracks to explore with a warming afternoon tea at Groats.
Luckily we had the wind behind us at the start but I knew I would pay for it later on the return leg but tried to block that from my mind.
It was a great ride out to Groats with lots of stops for photos, watching Buzzards as well as lots of the smaller birds making the most of the good weather.
We made it out to John O'Groats eventually and warmed up with a coffee and hot chocolate for the little man along with a couple of good sized cakes. After this we were outside playing, well Caleb more than me as he loves climbing the sculptures each time we come. Great fun but the afternoon was getting on and with a few clouds coming in and an already low sun we had to make a move towards home.
We encountered the wind of all winds head on for the first 5 or so kilometres which quickly burnt out the scone I just had but once back up onto the high road and then turned towards home it was a lot better. A sort of 3/4 head wind so not too bad.
We had a few more tracks to explore on the way with some potentially good ones to check out at a later date.
We managed about 38klm over the afternoon which at the very relaxed pace of the Big Dummy suited us fine. Mum was home studying so we gave her a good four hours or so of peace as well.
Jamie
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