Training with Vanda and Archie.

Vanda and Archie, whom I cycled with in India, came to stay for a few days.  Vanda is cycling in India again, next February, so wanted to do some training.  Unfortunately, the weather was against us and we only managed 26 miles on Wednesday ( 2080 feet climbed ) and 35 miles ( 2640 feet climbed ) on Thursday.  I should add though that they arrived at 11.00 o'clock on Weds so daylight was against us. It was great to have their company and I thoroughly enjoyed their visit.  Archie is remarkable, at 84 years he cycled straight over the String Road, elevation 750 feet over 2 miles.   Vanda's determination and guts see her through and I'm quite sure come next February she will cruise up to Kalimpong, West Bengal, elevation 5000 feet, (for her 3rd time) without any problems.  We feasted well when they were here, east meets west, curry, haggis and red wine.  What a combination but it all went down well.