We'd pushed on a bit to get further south later that day where I knew a great, quiet camp which had a hot pool, showers and large heated dining room come kitchen with large windows looking over the sea.
Our intention next day was in a round about way head south to the mid point of the Kjolur route where we'd camp before a fun day to hopefully meet up with the others on the south side of the highlands, but the weather.......
A cold north wind and low cloud which would be much worse in the middle and much higher, so we needed a better plan
Stay put for another night but ride a big loop of trails out into the highlands today and have a really long ride the following day in good weather.
The lads are up for it
Our trail started right across the road near to our camp but it took a moment to even see it, then as we continued I realised I'd ridden it before, must be my memory!
Heading inland it's a great trail but the views are hidden in thick mist, eventually we take a turn to an even smaller trail and the cloud starts to lift. Hooray.
Coming to a small crossing.
Just around the corner there's a gate and a sign telling us it's closed due to thaw damage
Toddy's less than delighted at having to cross the stream again
Plan B. An even bigger loop heading the other way but after 20 miles of great riding.....
It's deep, rocky and with a strong current, if we had to we could have crossed it with a bit of team work but we didn't need to so a long ride back to where I knew of a small and quite obscure garage where we'd find coffee and cake.
We were so wet we had to mop the floor twice
Later back at camp we were glad of the warmth, I used the hot pool with 3 lovely young ladies while Geoff gave me the giggles by smirking through the windows. A muscular lad joined them, time for me to leave.
Later, in the pissing rain Toddy (bless him) rides down to a big garage returning with a supply of beer while we're in the warm dining room drying clothes and cooking up food.
Toddy asks if it's still raining?
Tom, Geoff and I just look at each other and can only smile.........