Day 6 - Kington to Ellesmere

Left the YH in Kington and had a good breakfast at Presteigne, an attractive little town just on the Welsh side of the border . Big excitement at The Coffee Shop. Locals flocked in while I was having breakfast to bid farewell to the owner - a delightful Columbian born lady - who was clearly a highly esteemed member of the community - who was departing this very day back to South America. Big day in the village I was told .  Sorry I can't yet load pIcs . But they would paint the scene well. Will do in time.

Columbian lady 2nd from left

More hills - surprise , surprise .  When in Tennessee or Kentucky and going down a steepish hill I would keep having to remind myself about the hazards that could cause catastrophe in a split second.  As an aid to increased cautiom I would keep repeating to myself out loud - snake, dog , etc to keep me at a high level of alertness as to what might be round the next bend . I now hear myself saying instead - white van , white van . On these little mud splattered country roads they should be banned. I've learnt to expect them round every bend. In fact there is only the odd one , but it takes just one.....

In fact a man and leashed dog started crossing the road right  in front of me as I came downhill round a sharp bend. I had to brake hard  to stop and all he said was - I didn't hear you !!!

68 miles - the last 3 in the rain saw me into the little town of Ellesmere where I've found a charming B & B at Mereside Farm .  3rd night running for a Tiso bag .

Now 30 miles or so South of Chester.

Breakfast the following morning at B & B - Ellesmere farm