Its Just Like Bay Watch

Went to supermarket and bought food for lunch, dinner and tomorrow. Really like this hostelling way of life. People come and go everday but all sit with you and chat. Met four more riders Jonathon, Todd,Daniel and another Robert. All Americans. Weather sunny again by afternoon so went for cycle. Got sunburnt yesterday so covered up. Just saying.  Cycled round Mission Bay Park to Pacific Beach and Mission Beach. Very family friendly. Kids playing 'soccer', sports days. Toilets about every 200 yds. Cycled down beach boulevard. Just like Bay Watch. Skaters,walkers,cyclists max 8mph, skateboarders etc. Young beautiful people.  Lifeguards advising surfers where to surf.  Back at hostel made smors over open fire. Two large biscuits with chocolate and toasted marshmallow inbetween. Mmm.... Clocks have gone forward an hour so only 7 hours behind you now. 

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Fascinating Sunday

Robert persuaded me to go with him to the nearby Presbyterian Church and I'm glad he did. Received a warm welcome at door and given my name on a sticker. Inside Paster John was quickly greeting us and interested to hear I was from the 'Mother' country. Service totally different. Big screen with hymns and then headings about sermon. Much clapping during singing and after readings. Minister just in suit. Church was packed, a lot of men and young people. All curious about us and our travels. Do I live in Brecon,eh no...Very contempory service. I enjoyed it. Duller today. Wanted to go Downtown but no buses running. Maybe cycle later Still loving it....

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A Day of Highs and Lows.......

Recovering from jet lag. Made two huge pancakes this morning but couldn't finish them. Too greedy. Decided to cycle to phone shop as having a few probs with mobile. About to set off when I noticed I had a puncture. Couldn't believe it and I haven't even started. Walked to bike shop and had it sorted. Guys gave me new tube for free when they heard my story. Nice. Cycled slowly to beach, watching traffic on WRONG side of road. Met Robert, fellow cyclist and we cycled out to lighthouse, 20 miles, stunning views. Huge military cemetary above the bay. Robert thought some 'significant' hills. He obviously hasn't cycled on Arran. Just pimples. San Diego is clean, scenic, vibrant. People extremely friendly and tolerant of nervous female cyclist. Must go, time for hostel BBQ.

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Janice. Assembled bike. San Diego Hostel.

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Sunny San Diego

Basking in the sun having spent a couple of hours assembling bike. All looks good. Hostel is basic but adequate. Made pancakes with syrup for breakfast, poured batter from jug. Easy. People very friendly and helpful. Interested in what I am doing. I have to repeat myself the whole time. I see blank look come over their face as I waffle on. One guy thought I was Russian.

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Janice in San Diego

Just a short message to say that Janice has arrived safely in San Deigo. Hopefully once Janice settles in at the hostel and assembles her bike and sorts out her mobile phone with an America sim card, she will be able to update her blog herself. The time difference is 8 hours behind us.
From Murray.

Goodbye, See You In California

Leaving the Island a day early as the weather forecast is not good and the last thing I want is to be stranded and miss my flight. The Arran roads will be a bit quieter for the next couple of months, no blue jacket holding up the traffic. Thanks to all the tradesmen, bin men, NAC vans, bus drivers, County Carpets, etc for their tolerance and cheery waves. Ali and Johney,also Mark for their encouraging words and toots. At least I think that's what they were. Lindsay and Scott for the great 'soup and 2 rolls' at Sannox Golf Club, Catocal Bay Hotel, Sandwich Station and Kinloch Hotel for great food and shelter during the stormy winter. Finally, thanks to Murray, Jill, my 3 wee ones, family and friends who gave me support and space to do this trip. I'm sure, at times, I will miss them very much but the preparation is done so now onwards to enjoy the experience.