At 3.15pm 21st May I made it to Jon o'Groats. I came over the final crest and looked down at the vast blue expanse of the North Sea with the Orkneys in the distance and knew I was almost there. As I free wheeled down the hill I couldn't help but burst into tears. I was so tired but totally elated and just shouted out loud "Janet Erika I made it, I made it"
As I trundled along I passed a farmer in a tractor. I swear he noticed me crying and he raised his front digger bit in the air and waved as a sort of salute. I smiled and saluted him back.
I rode into the finish line to find Rosemary and I gave her a huge hug. I couldn't have done it without her.
As I was riding the last few miles I got notification that we'd hit the donation target. I was overjoyed. I have been so humbled by the generosity of people throughout this challenge. You have all been amazing. However please don't stop donating. We need to take the total on and upwards if we can. I have a number of cash donations from very kind folk from the various campsites to add to the total ( when I can get a decent Internet connection) oh and will get on with filling in the holes in my blog too. For now though, Rosemary and I are going to sit on our backsides and do nothing for for a day or two (if Monty will let us)
The beach at Dunnet bay
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Location:John o Groats
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