Monday, June 4, 2007

Sligo to Letterkenny What a send off

Today is my favourite Day!
132km Weather was beautiful. Ipod power was my secret from now on. I was cruising now and I knew I could make it. The climb from Bundoran to Ballyshannon was long and heavy. It was a bit more of a group know that that injuries had kicked in. Aidan and Tom wanted to see what my free wheeling was like, and we had a few competitions to see how I would get on.The last climb to lunch was long but worth it. After that Conor and myself went completely made mad on the second half of the day. Letterkenny we knew had a bit drop into it, big drops mean big climbs. The last drop to Letterkenny was a serious drop I knew 90km was possible but only got up to 67km the roundabout arrived at high speed.
That evening had another jacuzzi that was well needed and made the difference. Martin Gordon was doing Jesus Christ impressions in the jacuzzi. We got the steam room up to temperature as well. Martin is such an inspiration to us all. I met this guy on the first night and he was a lovely guy, but I saw him come along on this week and come and show his true colours. He only lost his sight 5 years ago and knows that science will let him see again. Martin's parents are an inspiration as well so positive, Jake his Dog was there to cheer him on too. I knew from this point on he was going to be a major part of this trip and many more like it. I don't think I left his side from this point on, he just lifted my spirits and was such a good guy. I got one of the nicest complements from him when he said I was a great set of eyes to have around.
We had a few pints that night with the end close it was nearly time to celebrate. After 3 pints I had enough courage to tell Seamas I was ready to Tandem with him, he told me there were lots of people willing. I knew tomorrow would be special and was hoping I would get the honour.

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