John O Groats to Lands End

The Charities we are supporting...

The Charities we are supporting...
http://www.bestchances.org.uk/
We have decided to cycle the length of the country from John O Groats to Lands End in aid of two charities that are very close to our hearts. Both charities have a similar goal to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people albeit it in very different areas of the world. The Zambia IDEALS project is dedicated to empowering young people who are living in poverty using sport as a basis and educating communities about the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS. This work is carried out in one of the most socially and economically deprived areas of the world namely Lusaka, Zambia. Best Chances is a UK based charity which works in some of the most deprived areas of the country and aims to offer young people the best chances in life by breaking down financial barriers which prevent them from fulfilling their dreams. Both of these charities are currently carrying out tremendous work and have been involved in transforming the lives of many, young, deprived individuals. This work is obviously very dependent on funding and it is for this reason that we both felt we should do our bit by trying to raise some funds to allow this fantastic work to continue.

Monday, 21 June 2010

We made it to thurso!!

We eventually arrived in thurso at 10pm after a marathon train journey of 14 hours including three changes at edinburgh, inverness and dingwall!!

We have already met some really friendly people including a guy who is motorbiking the highlands before he turns 70 and is unable to drive a bike any longer!!

We passed the time by me beating becky at both naughts and crosses and a bicycle themed game of hangman!!

We checked into our room (overlooking the sea), had a stroll down to the sea front which was beautiful as the sun was setting and we sampled a traditional scottish dish of chicken chow mein and chips!!!

Off to bed now before we head over to john o groats first thing in the morning!!
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