Back Home in Bonnie Scotland...

It is now Monday, 14th May and I am safely back home. I had a smooth journey, taxi turned up in plenty time to take Lars, myself and our 2 bikes to Orlando Airport. My flight to London left on time and I managed to make my quick transfer to Glasgow. Most importantly, Murray was waiting for me at Glasgow airport and Spike plus luggage arrived undamaged. On Saturday, my daughter Jill, arranged a welcome home party at her house, just a few friends and family, no fuss, perfect. My grandchildren Charlie and Anna gave me a great welcome but wee Rosie was quite shy. Although,  by the time I was leaving, she asked 'can I come to your house, tomorrow.'  There was an article in the local paper about my trip and already I have been asked to give a talk, this Saturday.  Too soon, nothing prepared. I am getting over my jet lag but am sleeping like a log. It amuses me to think that when I get up here, in America at that time, I had already completed 30 miles. It all seems a bit of a dream now and I think 'did I really do that, did I really cycle across America?'.  The answer of course is 'I did, I did.'

Welcome Home at Jill's House