Whilst it felt like the reunion was the end of the journey there was the final leg up to the sacred grove which I had determined should be completed the following (Monday) morning 10 weeks after leaving my birthday party campsite at Stowford manor.
The ride up (5km and 300 meters) was a bit of a lap of honour with stops at Robin's and Erhardt's both good neighbours and rapidly becoming old mates! Then we rendezvoused with Sus and Caroline and made the final approach to the sacred grove -Hermes' new home.
The celebratory picnic under mama olive ended with the traditional snooze! At peace the journey completed a new stage in life begins on the sacred grove.
Ciao Matt, concratulations for your successful bike ride. Your trip is someting to rememeber for a life time. After our hike from Padova to Roma, I ended up in Saas-Almagell (Switzerland) to cool off my bones from the heat that has accumulated during our camino. Lets keep in touch. Tanti cari saluti Bruno
ReplyDeleteΘα τα πούμε Ξανά (until I see you again) Matt
DeleteCongratulations Matthew. What a brilliant epic.You and your team have excelled. Looking forward to seeing the building rise in the sacred grove. I'd love some oil on your return. How is this year's harvest going? Big hugs to you and yours. Mike
ReplyDeleteThanks Mike plenty of oil still with some 3 months to go before this year's harvest! I'll bring some over soon xm
DeleteCONGRATULATIONS MATT! What an achievement. An adventure you will remember your whole life. Maybe one of these years I'll be able to join you to bring in the harvest. Missing you back in Blighty!
ReplyDeleteLove James
Congrats on completing the odyssey. Epic achievement. Expect a call from Team Sky any day soon.
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DeleteOnly just caught up as cycling in Puglia (yes us non-cyclists 😳). So very well done on this amazing achievement. Catch up on your return xxx
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