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I had a late start. The Ladies returned my dry washing with my breakfast, so it took me a little longer to
pack than normal because I normally pack my bags before breakfast. I had my usual fat boy breakfast of a full English, and I
am really going to have to think about cutting down.
But anyway by 10.15am I was underway. The day was overcast almost foggy, but not quite. I set off on the A49 again,
this time with the Sat Nav in charge. It was going to be a short day (only 40 miles) and with a bit of luck I could spend
some time in Leominster chilling out and shopping. The YHA was already booked so I shouldn't have to worry...
I followed the A49 all the way to Ludlow at which point the Sat Nav switched me onto some B roads. I had wondered whether it
should have picked some alternative B roads earlier, but it didn't.
The scenery was good, the road skirted some big hills which were lost in the fog. I have a feeling the earlier short cuts
might have taken me over them. Initially it was hard work out of Shrewsbury, but the road flattened out, and I made good progress.
The villages / towns around here are beautiful. I was impressed with Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Leominster.
I left the main road at Ludlow, and here the dreaded squeak made its re-appearance. I will have to oil anything and everything tomorrow
to see if I can shift it. It only appears on really hilly bits which this B road was.
I soon rolled into Leominster (at 14.30) despite stopping for this and that. It took me a while to locate the YHA. It is off a side street
near the Church hidden from view, even my Sat Nav struggled.
I parked the bike and headed into town for a look round. It has some nice pubs and shops, and a proper Internet Cafe (free internet with every coffee),
so I have taken the chance to update my web pages as much as I can.
The YHA hostel was a cracker, it was very modern with everything laid out
well, and all the facilities. I ended up making use of the kitchen and
cooked my own tea; Sausage Stew - Vindaloo stile. The radiators were very
hot, so I got my clothes dried as well.
Tomorrow is another short day; 40 miles to Gloucester. I will need to find some accommodation when I get there. The mileage is creeping down. Hopefully
only 250 miles to go.
Speak to you tomorrow Phil
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