And that was that

And that’s it – I’m waiting on the bus home from work – would normally cycle but Bertie Bike is having some respite care at the bike shop – hopefully get him back soon

The first 30 or so miles cycling home was on a mostly good mix of quiet roads and cycle paths. But hard work at times – the stretch between Strathclyde Park and The Forth and Clyde Canal is surprisingly (I thought – although not sure why I was surprised) undulating. Luckily no punctures as there was a couple of stretches with a lot of broken glass.

Joined the canal tow path near Kilsyth – nice and easy cycling and I don’t have to think about navigation as I’m on the last stretch home and I’ve done this bit loads of times. Sun is out as well and the canal is really pretty with the water lillies on it and the wild flowers alongside it.

Make it to Karen’s house – she’s been keeping my house keys safe for me as well as sorting out any geeky gadgety problems I’ve had and helping from afar when I’m panicking about taking Bertie to bits and other maintenance problems.

The heavens open not long after I get to Karen’s so I delay cycling the last 7 miles home until the rain stops, which it does and I make it home just before the next downpour.

Although I complained about being cold at the beginning of my trip and I’ve got very wet at times but overall I’ve had good weather and it was toasty toasty in Romania. Coming back after a spell away you appreciate how green it is – a different vibrancy to it compared with other countries so the rain can’t be all bad.

Now I’m back time to enjoy catching up with friends and family but also got a few ideas for future trips!