Set off 10am. Too early for some but everyone turned
up more or less on time.
Bit of a long way before stopping but Morrisons was a welcome sight,
where, believe it or not Gary DID NOT have any breakfast !!!!!!!
Onwards to the B & B along some lovely roads. Arrived, off loaded
the luggage and set off again for devils Bridge. A different one
from the one we all know and love.
Started with a cuppa and a cake to get a bit of sustenance for the
trek ahead. Raph discover what kissing was and we all set off.
Up hill and down down dale. Well on a smaller scale perhaps, but
there were a a lot of ups and downs. Should have suspected it
really, we had gone to look at the waterfalls after all. Weather was
brill, everyone stripping layers off along the way.
Back to the B&B, quick shower and out for tea, which Peter and Alan
had organised by pre-booking a pub in the village for all of us.
Food, drink, atmosphere and company was fab. We all had a great
night. Alan, Derek and Mandy all fell asleep, they had had such an
exciting day. And Raph got drunk
Next day, set off but had to pull over to don the waterproofs. It
was going to be a wet day. Rode along some more stunning roads and
arrived at the Silver Mines just as the rain stopped. Had a tour
underground and look around overground. It was a good excursion.
And as is the usual HOC tradition we couldn't leave Wales without
some food. Gary made us all proud with his giant burger. Raph found
a friend and we all set off home. Boo hoo!!!!
Stopped a couple of times to give Brian a breather, rode through
some really heavy showers and bright sunshine and arrived at Poplar
for a farewell cuppa and our goodbye's. Gary as usual didn't let us
down and had to have the obligatory cake.
What a really great week-end. Can't wait for the next HOC weekend
away
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