Wick Wednesday 17 June 2015
Start: Latheron
Finish: Wick
Miles walked today: 17
Total miles: 1015
Let's see - a deer, a cat, a hedgehog, a massive gull, a beautiful song thrush, and assorted smaller birds and mammals. I'm taking care not to join this list of roadkill on the A99 this morning. Out on the horizon of the North Sea are several oil rigs, a surreal sight easily mistaken for ships.
A cyclist from the Netherlands stops - he's on his last day of LEJOG. Ut tells me that an end to ender called David is about an hour behind me. I'll look out for him.
Lots of Ut's compatriots are going by in mobile homes, easy to spot with their orange front number plate. There must be at least thirty in the space of an hour or so.
Wick is overcast and damp, but June soon sorts me out at her Seaview Guesthouse.
I intend to explore Wick, but doze off in the guest lounge overlooking the harbour. I'm awoken by the arrival of David. What are the chances of us both staying at the same b&b? We spend a pleasant hour reminiscing about our walks, current and past.
Many thanks to Ken's colleagues Stuart and Janette for your donations - marvellous. Also thanks to Stewart and Lynne - I'm not sure if I know either of you but your support is very much appreciated.
All things must end - maybe tomorrow for my walk?




