Day 22 Langport to Honiton

Having had a couple of fairly easy riding days today was a longer one but we had the weekend off to look forward and meeting up with friends so we just got on with the journey. No breakfast at The Lodge so we went to the charmingly named Potting Shed Cafe for a bacon buttie and tea. The lady who runs the shop was able to get us up to date with all the gossip about The Lodge, the pub and Kelways, the fact that we were strangers and knew none of the people concerned didn't matter a jot and we were interested listeners!

Nearly Home

The road from Langport took us up hill and down dale one or two real steep inclines where we just had to walk, all the villages were small so no handy coffee shops on the way and Neil, in front, had the decision on where to stop. well he has this weird  idea in his head that pubs are not for coffee drinking, you have coffee at the cafe and beer at a pub! The only reason we stopped in a pub for coffee previously was because I chose on that occasion.  It was well over time for a rest and we had passed two perfectly good pubs with open doors which he sailed past so he elected to sit on a bench in a tiny village and drink our water! That's all! on and on we went still really hard roads then it happened, my legs gave in and I felt as weak as a kitten, I just had to get off the bike and stand there trying to get the strength to go on. I took two dextrose tablets and walked slowly till I started feeling a bit better. luckily we didn't have to go too far before reaching a fantastic pub, I was never so glad to see the welcoming sign. The landlady was extremely friendly and the food fabulous. Must keep that in mind for future lunches!

Lovely Pub

Fortified and fully functional we left for the last leg to Coombe Raleigh near Honiton where we had rented a large house for the weekend with our group of good friends. Both of us were in good spirits when we spotted the Welcome to Devon sign which meant we were nearing the end, just Devon and Cornwall to go and it seemed to be downhill yay! Halfway down a good hill Neil suddenly stopped to look at the map, suddenly we heard cars tooting and two carloads of  Coombe Raleigh friends  arrived on the scene. What a wonderful moment meeting up with everyone even though we stopped all the traffic. Just 200 yards from our destination. Hooray, a whole weekend of R&R.

Good Friends

The Balcony Moves to Coombe Raleigh