It wasn't all plain sailing to start with as in aiming to make our morning ferry we had to gorge down our breakfast then ride like Cadel Evans on steroids !
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| Mike with stunning views at at Kinbane Head ! |
The 2 hour sailing on a high speed catamaran was almost uneventful save for one incident where Henley mistook the enlcosed kids playground for the mens toilets (easy to do) - the kids screams soon alerted Kev to put his glasses back on at which point he was frogmarched in the right direction by the parents !
Once off the ferry and out of Larne the cycling was sublime - the coastal road followed the sea for some 30kms passing through scenic seaside villages in parts surrounded by precipitous cliffs - this surely has to be one of the most beautiful rides / drives in the world !
Hitting 30-35km/hr it was not long before we turned off the coastal road at Cushendal for a grinding 5km climb to open moorland before a terrifc descent into Ballycastle with its white sands and perfect weather (a scorcher we're told at 22C) attracting locals + a few idiots who found the sub zero water temperature suitably enticing.
Our final 4 kms to our accommodation at Kinbane Head provided for some of the most spectacular scenery of the day with high cliffs and off shore islands
In fact the best view of the day was from the front porch of our B&B where Kev and self supped a cuppa taking in the fantastic views (see Kinbane Head on the web)
It was with tears of grattitude that I graciously accepted our host's (Nan) offer to allow us to have our own room for the night partly because I wouldnt have to watch & listen to the drivel (TV) that Henley has subjected me to over the past few weeks but primarily because it allowed my senses to recover from the battering of non stop methane emissions (i prefer the smell of my own unwashed socks) - we love you Kev
Nearly 1500kms covered and in this magnificent part of the world, it's a rest day tommorrow - what more could you want !
ps thx to Bobbert and Winton for their comments along the way - for others if you wish to hang it on Kivvy like he reckons I do simply hit the comments section of the blog and reply under the anonymous heading
Cheers M&K
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"Hang it on Kevvy!' Never, he's a mate and for that reason I'm not mentioning the diabolical situation his (our) beloved Bulldogs are in at the moment. Sorry Kev, injuries galore. Murphy, Cooney, Higgins, Lake, etc etc. But never mind, J Hill is fit!!
ReplyDeletePleased to read that you are enjoying the wonderful Antrim coastline and sure you'll enjoy Co Donegal equally if not better.
No religious jokes in Londonderry - just for safety sake.
Winton
Off down Beach Road again tomorrow. Sad news that a cyclist was killed down there last weekend - keep your wits about you and stay safe. Strong north wind forecast for tomorrow, we'll miss you protecting us from it at the back of the peleton, Kev. Great to read of your adventures but how many more days to go?!!!
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