Being back at The Cottage felt strange this morning. Partly because we’ve never been here over the summer and partly because we had no cycling agenda for the first time in nearly a month. Having a good shower was amazing and we both felt properly clean for the first time in a while; especially with Read more

The final day of the tour has finally arrived! For the last time, we packed up our panniers and set out into the city. There was no major rush to get to the airport, so we enjoyed a coffee in the street cafe and a sandwich in the park as we crossed the city. The Read more

Pastries and coffee in bed was how our Stockholm recovery day started! No bikes, no camping and no rush. Just a day of strolling the city streets and taking in the sights. A short train ride got us into the main hub of the old town, where we stopped for some ‘dagens’ which is a Read more

Wow! What a thunderstorm! Our last night under canvas was a dramatic one, as thunder and lightning ripped through the night sky all around us. Rain hosed down noisily on the tent fabric, a sudden wind shook us, and the lightning flashes seemed to last several blinding seconds each. I’d have loved to see the Read more

A weather forecast of heavy thunderstorms around lunch time convinced us to get up and get going from our waters edge camp. With the tent so close to the water, I was slightly concerned that a rise in tide levels could envelope us during the night, but the day began with us still safely above Read more

A beam of sunlight burst over the horizon and from across the sea, shone straight into the tent illuminating it in a warm orange glow. It was only 05:21 but I was glad to be woken up to witness it. I gave up trying to get back to sleep shortly after and took a walk Read more