At last a bit of rhythm and some speed and some sunshine. The longest day of the trip so far proved to be my best. Don't get me wrong, I never want to see a bike as long as I live, but I'm quite happy with the day as a whole. Think it was key to hit the road early, I set off 5.15am and was having my first pit stop by the time I even saw another car. And here it is, the end of England. Nothing but sea.
I feel as if its a bit of a cheat getting on the train tomorrow morning, but I don't fancy a rubber dinghy for me and the bike. I think I'll call the bike Paris. Not for sentimental reasons and fond memories of our road trip together, but because of Paris Hilton. She's a bit of a bike too. In fact after seeing the video a couple of years back, I'd take a go on my Paris any day. At least it doesn't talk back!!
I'm in an prestigious and regal hotel tonight, the room price is £135 but I've got it for £31 (and cancelled my Holiday inn express, thanks very much!!) they have even chucked in dinner and breakfast. I'm waiting for the catch. And there it is. On the outside, it looks like a hospital, on the inside, it's like a mortuary. I think the average age of the people in Folkestone is suitable for Stephen. In fact, there was a woman on the bench outside when I arrived, I swear I thought it was a statue. Much longer and she will fossilise.
I can only imagine the excitement on nanna nips face (not to mention other regions) right now!
Well, I think it could well be the excitement of setting foot on French soil for the first time, but I'm feeling good. Managed to make it out of the uk on nothing but my own power (if you ignore the glaringly obvious 35 minute, sub-sea train journey) that's really pissing me off. Maybe next year I could row it, that might make me feel a bit better about it.
Folkestone is decent though, well, the random old part. The rest is a shithole, but that's ok. I took a look in the restaurant I'm going for dinner. Very grande, I shall have to whip out a clean t shirt. Hope my knackered converse don't offend Betty and Edna.
I also have the worlds smallest bath in my room. I can't even get my legs in. I'll pay for this tomorrow. I've bath was chilly but not too useful!
I'm off to see if I can get a date for tonight from the bingo hall!
Laters x
I feel as if its a bit of a cheat getting on the train tomorrow morning, but I don't fancy a rubber dinghy for me and the bike. I think I'll call the bike Paris. Not for sentimental reasons and fond memories of our road trip together, but because of Paris Hilton. She's a bit of a bike too. In fact after seeing the video a couple of years back, I'd take a go on my Paris any day. At least it doesn't talk back!!
I'm in an prestigious and regal hotel tonight, the room price is £135 but I've got it for £31 (and cancelled my Holiday inn express, thanks very much!!) they have even chucked in dinner and breakfast. I'm waiting for the catch. And there it is. On the outside, it looks like a hospital, on the inside, it's like a mortuary. I think the average age of the people in Folkestone is suitable for Stephen. In fact, there was a woman on the bench outside when I arrived, I swear I thought it was a statue. Much longer and she will fossilise.
I can only imagine the excitement on nanna nips face (not to mention other regions) right now!
Well, I think it could well be the excitement of setting foot on French soil for the first time, but I'm feeling good. Managed to make it out of the uk on nothing but my own power (if you ignore the glaringly obvious 35 minute, sub-sea train journey) that's really pissing me off. Maybe next year I could row it, that might make me feel a bit better about it.
Folkestone is decent though, well, the random old part. The rest is a shithole, but that's ok. I took a look in the restaurant I'm going for dinner. Very grande, I shall have to whip out a clean t shirt. Hope my knackered converse don't offend Betty and Edna.
I also have the worlds smallest bath in my room. I can't even get my legs in. I'll pay for this tomorrow. I've bath was chilly but not too useful!
I'm off to see if I can get a date for tonight from the bingo hall!
Laters x