Tuesday
29th November Almost
no wind
sunny,
cold, 1C maximum. Very deep overnight frost, early fog.
Thick
freezing fog has left the trees white and I await the Sun before
setting off for York. Breakfast at The Vale of York guest house in
Thirsk is ample and the waitress, Rosie kindly gives a donation to
the charities I am supporting. Her cat Bob is present during the meal.
Poor Bob! Run over twice, Bob is lucky to be alive and has no tail
and a crunched in face as souvenirs for his narrow escapes.
The
cycle to York is as easy as yesterday; easier really, fewer miles.
York Youth Hostel is soon reached and an afternoon of relaxation
listening to good Rock music; Free, Rory Gallagher and Blind Faith.
I
meet an Australian woman in the hostel's kitchen, Ros. She has been
travelling for a few years and she shows me a heart-warming video of
her daughter and Aboriginal son-in-law receiving an award for the
best Western Australian small business. The video tells of how he
overcame discouragement, especially from one of his teachers who told
him that he would come to nothing. Tears as Ros' daughter relates
this to the award audience. As usual, great people met when in a
youth hostel.
24.30
miles 462 elevation feet up 515 down
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