Good Afternoon All,

As I write, Lou is making a cup of tea, Libby and Jim are playing Yatzee and the rain is pouring down outside the tent. In the last few days since I blogged we have been to Moddergat (Dirt City), Minsingweer where we stayed at t'Hoogland natuur camping, Noordlaren where we enjoyed a super bed and breakfast thanks to the hospitality of the family Kruise en Westdorp where we are now enjoying the rain.

Our ride has taken us through some beautiful countryside, we have seen sheep along the edge of the North Sea, the flat landscape of Friesland which I was surprised at by it's beauty, we have seen Groningen City and Province where the people were extremely friendly, th erolling landscape of Drente and finally the Hunebedden in Borger.

We have been waved at, photos have been taken of us by passers by, cars have been tooting their horns and cyclists all seem to recognise us and shop keepers have been friendly (thanks Haddock). Not everything has been plain sailing though, a few days back we had a matress that was leeking but thanks to the kindness of our sponsor, Jongejans Trading, this problem was sorted out with a single phone call and we are now sorted for the home run.

One problem though that is still troubling us is that the camera card that stores all our photos is showing a fault so we hope we can salvage the photos, otherwise I will be flying to China to give the manufacturer a piece of my mind. Oh well the memories are engrained on our minds and we still have some good video clips.

Well I am signing off for now because we still have a big ride in front of us and it is getting late, the wind is against us and it is raining and we still have to pack our gear so I am going to love you and leave you to send Lou out in the rain whilst I put my waterproof clothing on and help her myself.

I will tell you some more next time, untill then take it easy and be good.

Matt