The best 20 mile route

Ever!

I'm almost sick of hearing Rich say this but I'm rather pleased given it's been my holiday choice. Today's route was the shortest available as a hip warm up that had a little hope of getting somewhere interesting.

To be honest, I thought there might be some distant 'interest' but as soon as we were out of civilisation, we began weaving up a shallow canyon that just introduced more and more stunning views.

Volcanic ridges, quirky trees and little hamlets. None of it disappointed. And then there was the descent!

It was definitely a sensible ride and, with a couple of hours by the pool, a short walk for dinner on the front and now my feet up while Rich has gone for a walk, the day has kept that way.

I've no problems with my hip going upstairs now and have stretched almost to home and back. My physio said cycling should be better than walking so fingers crossed for tomorrow's bigger day. Still with Plan A and B.

Oh and my bike's not as baby as he implied, I guess I'm just not your typical 6 foot bike hiree!