Lands End. Here we come!

Up early to get the packing finished and to ensure that nothing is left behind.  Got to Diss station in good time.  John R and my son Joseph came to see me off.  Train on time. Off at Liverpool Street in London and then I took my life in my hands or on my bike and rode through the centre of London to Paddington for the Penzance train.  Down Oxford Street to Marble Arch and then Edgware Road.  Not too bad. Chance to test how well I had packed the gear on the bike.  Nothing fell off, a result. Just the one driver who needed some in depth training from me using my finest sign language. Penzance train on time too! Is that a record? After over five hours on the train pulled into Penzance. Sun shining and a gentle breeze.  Found the B and B without too much trouble located just off the promenade. I did not order the sea view from Basil so the back courtyard could be seen from my room. Dinner taken at the Assay House restaurant following a quick shower to freshen up. Tasty lamb dish.  It was then that I found that it was the toiletries I had forgotten. Touched base with my weekend riding  partner Richard Durrant.  Swindon is to be the joining point. Taxi is booked for 08.15 to take me in the morning to Lands End.    Should be on the road to John O'Groats at the latest 09.30 Time to get my head down.