A lovely sunny morning as I left Ambleside for a hilly ride to Longtown which is just two miles inside the border from Scotland. I rolled down into Grassmere and then began the long climb up Dunmail raise and then round Thirlmere reservoir and across the hills to Hesket Newmarket. On a loney lane I saw a red squirrel and heard the Cuckoo go "cuck cuck oo" ( in June he changes his tune) The little narrow roads were full of sheep and gates you had to keep opening and closing every half mile. When I got to Hesket NewMarket I was running low on water and it was very warm. I rang a door bell but with no answer. I then went next door and a man greeted me and offered to fill my water bottles and made me a cup of tea. I noticed they were Christians and we were able to have a good chat and before I left they prayed for my safe journey. I reflected on their kindness and that I had been sent to that house. When I got to Long town I had a good soak in the bath with plenty of bubbles. It was excellent!
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