LEJOG Day 2 - Fowey to Moretonhampstead
Day 2
59 miles
1800m ascent
2600 calories
This morning begun with a very fulfilling homemade breakfast (bread, jams, home grown pomegranate, tomatoes with my cooked brekkie), & multiple coffees again. I tell myself I need all this food, but my perpetually full/distended stomach from the continuous supply isn't so sure..!
Anyway, poor Greg woke up to a downpour so was a little delayed with packing the tent away, & scoffing his banana, wrap & hummus. We managed to rendevous at 8:40am, & miraculously catch the ferry as they were shutting the gates for it to leave to Boddinick.
Immediately we struck an insanely steep climb which the jelly morning legs found tough, but I managed to forge on & top it, yes! (Earning kudos from Greg, & passers by)
We shortly passed through a stunning little harbour town called Looe. Despite the washout, the river views in the town and especially on the hill out of it were great.
More winding up & downhill through lush green tree-covered A roads, lead us to the Torpoint ferry crossing. We were now on the outskirts of Plymouth around lunch time, so we treated ourselves by searching for a vegetarian/vegan cafe in the city, finding our way to the quaint "World Peace Cafe".
Greg had a warm & hearty lunch, whilst I added to my already packed lunch with a delicious vegan banana & walnut cake ( :D) - the icing was creamy, with a lovely blend of spices.
Sadly the coffee was very sour/bitter, which the poor young waiter overheard me comment on very rudely (whoops!) so he then offered me another! We then chatted to a man who complimented Greg on his Paramo waterproof, & passed a mildly presumptive/sexist comment to me "ah don't worry love, boys talking about kit, it must be very boring for you". Sure, I haven't a clue, I'm just a girl.
Finally we said thank you in Hebrew to the head chef (greg correctly guessed she was from Israel) & were on our way out of Plymouth, on some awful busy dual carriageways.
The final half of the day was spent cycling up one breathtaking road, that cuts through the centre of Dartmoor National Park.
It was supposed to be the biggest climb of the day, & it was gradually climbing, however, fortunately we didn't find it that bad!
The scenery varied from vast barren moorland as far as the eye could see, collections of tall pine trees evaporating a misty haze, to a perfect descent which offered views of wavy undulating deep green hills.
This mystical place even treated us to some encounters with mythical beast-like creatures!
Seriously though, 2 of them held their own in the middle of the road, their glare & sharp horns pointed at us (quite daunting to pass!).
We had one final stop on the brilliant never-ending downhill, where Greg just HAD to pet 2 different dogs, and have photos with them. Enjoy the alsatians below:
We arrived in the pretty town of Moretonhampstead around 1630, & found our hostel for the night (no camping for him tonight! Haha).
We've so far met 2 friendly builders and a drama student, & cooked a cracking dinner (aided by the collection of my 2nd package). I now have energy/protein bars coming out of my ears though, better keep eating! !
Hasta mañana, to a wooden vegan igloo at Glastonbury!
59 miles
1800m ascent
2600 calories
This morning begun with a very fulfilling homemade breakfast (bread, jams, home grown pomegranate, tomatoes with my cooked brekkie), & multiple coffees again. I tell myself I need all this food, but my perpetually full/distended stomach from the continuous supply isn't so sure..!
Anyway, poor Greg woke up to a downpour so was a little delayed with packing the tent away, & scoffing his banana, wrap & hummus. We managed to rendevous at 8:40am, & miraculously catch the ferry as they were shutting the gates for it to leave to Boddinick.
Immediately we struck an insanely steep climb which the jelly morning legs found tough, but I managed to forge on & top it, yes! (Earning kudos from Greg, & passers by)
We shortly passed through a stunning little harbour town called Looe. Despite the washout, the river views in the town and especially on the hill out of it were great.
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| Looe |
Greg had a warm & hearty lunch, whilst I added to my already packed lunch with a delicious vegan banana & walnut cake ( :D) - the icing was creamy, with a lovely blend of spices.
Sadly the coffee was very sour/bitter, which the poor young waiter overheard me comment on very rudely (whoops!) so he then offered me another! We then chatted to a man who complimented Greg on his Paramo waterproof, & passed a mildly presumptive/sexist comment to me "ah don't worry love, boys talking about kit, it must be very boring for you". Sure, I haven't a clue, I'm just a girl.
Finally we said thank you in Hebrew to the head chef (greg correctly guessed she was from Israel) & were on our way out of Plymouth, on some awful busy dual carriageways.
The final half of the day was spent cycling up one breathtaking road, that cuts through the centre of Dartmoor National Park.
It was supposed to be the biggest climb of the day, & it was gradually climbing, however, fortunately we didn't find it that bad!
The scenery varied from vast barren moorland as far as the eye could see, collections of tall pine trees evaporating a misty haze, to a perfect descent which offered views of wavy undulating deep green hills.
This mystical place even treated us to some encounters with mythical beast-like creatures!
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| Highland Cattle |
Seriously though, 2 of them held their own in the middle of the road, their glare & sharp horns pointed at us (quite daunting to pass!).
We had one final stop on the brilliant never-ending downhill, where Greg just HAD to pet 2 different dogs, and have photos with them. Enjoy the alsatians below:
We arrived in the pretty town of Moretonhampstead around 1630, & found our hostel for the night (no camping for him tonight! Haha).
We've so far met 2 friendly builders and a drama student, & cooked a cracking dinner (aided by the collection of my 2nd package). I now have energy/protein bars coming out of my ears though, better keep eating! !
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| Puy lentils in a tomato base, with rice & quinoa |
Hasta mañana, to a wooden vegan igloo at Glastonbury!
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