Job Done

So that was that.
We finally returned to Karen and James's chalet in Gwithian to really relax.
Had a couple of beers, a nice warm bath and just sat around catching up with news and reading your comments on our blogs.
Their boys watched Jaws which I thought was brave since they are going to be at surf school in the sea mere miles from where the Great White Shark was allegedly spotted. Cresswell boys are obviously made of stern stuff as they seemed pretty unfazed by it all.
We later made it back to the Red River Inn for a very relaxed couple of pints of Black Sheep to mull over the epic adventure. James still can't carry 4 glasses and was so stressed by managing the tray that he left his wallet behind.
A great nights sleep and it was great to wake up late and not have to comtemplate sitting on that razor blade they call a saddle and doing another 70miles.
A leisurely morning reading the papers, bacon and egg rolls at the fantastic Jampot cafe and a walk along the beach in the warm sun that had finally struggled to force its way through the clouds. It was a terrific wind down day.
James gave me a lift up to Newquay airport to catch my Air SouthWest flight back to Manchester via Bristol. James was obviously enjoying being able to travel at more than 20mph and floored it all the way. Finally got in to Manchester at 7.30 and it was great to see Helen and the boys there waiting to greet me. Saw a lady with a 'Congratulations, Land's End to John O'Groats banner' meeting someone who did it the easy way! Short delay getting out of the carpark as Helen had driven in with the kayak bars on top of the car and they unfortunately were taller than the car park roof!
I will post some sort of trip summary and some pictures when I get a chance. Obviously I trust you've all seen James's blog for the ongoing pictorial record of the journey (http://jogle0707.blogspot.com/)
Just want to say a big thank you to James for getting me along on his adventure. We got on really well and I think we made a great team. James was fitter than I and really helped drag me along when I was finding it tough going. I certainly couldn't have done it without James there and can't think of anyone else I'd have rather done it with. Cheers James!!!