Big day, 144km, made up some distance today. Duncan and I were on the road by 7am to get to Duncan's pick-up at Worcester at 12:30pm having passed through Ironbridge (I thought quite magical in the morning mist and it being deserted), Bridgnorth (nice), Kidderminster (er, good Cafe Nero). My legs seemed to have more energy today (and Duncan set a good morning pace!) and knees improving further and so I took advantage of the early start and good weather and pushed on to Stroud, seeing Shropshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire countryside today. It was great having company for the weekend!
I have to say I have been hugely impressed by the iPhone on this trip. The map function, search and directions and compass are excellent for finding accommodation or the way out of towns. Together with the mobile Internet it gives confidence in just turning up in towns or booking the night before. The tracker app Instamapper works really well too, so Claudia and the kids can watch my route live. It does all make the trip easier, although at the expense of interacting with the local population more (a good thing in some of the places I've passed through!).
Somerset next....
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