Round and around and up and down...still bloody hot

Day 43
Distance travelled: 74.9 miles
Time in saddle: 7hrs 9 mins
Overall distance travelled: 3758 miles

Struggled to get out of bed this morning. As my son Daniel would say “ I need to get my shot sorted” I will do tonight and star afresh tomorrow. I am in a hotel, not very luxurious; the lights just went out when I plugged my computer into the main…scary. I had to go to reception so that they could reset the whole floor lighting system. Sorry if you are staying on this floor. I am sat on the loo. Not using it. It is the only mains socket that seems to work. Feels quite comfortable really, shame I can’t poo…. doesn’t seem to be happening lately. Sorry to discuss toilet issues but you wanted to know everything.
I seem to have travelled many miles today without getting anywhere if you know what I mean. It will probably be better tomorrow as I am going along the coast road…I will believe it when I see it.
I actually had a dog chase me today, the first in Spain. It was only a small terrier and I am sure it’s bark sounded like rough-io woof-io…..I could be getting more sun than I need but it sounded funny. I think it was surprised when I laughed at it and it stopped chasing me…. probably embarrassed….I do that to people and dogs apparently.
I received a couple of phone calls today, one from my son, Thomas. It was great to hear from him….I love you Thomas.
I feel like Paul Newman in ‘Cool Hand Luke’ when he’s set a challenge to eat eggs. He says that he will eat 53….his mate said” why 53, why not 20?” Paul Newman says “it felt like a good idea at the time” That’s what I feel about Spain….why not just do America?
Any how I am here now and the only way I am going to get home is to pedal so I’d better stop moaning and get on with it.
My gear cable has snapped, which is unfortunate. I’ve managed to sort things out a bit and I’m still managing to use my middle gears. I have to change manually every so often, which is a pain but hey. Gusher is injured but not down and that’s how I feel. We will come through together no matter what.
Can’t wait to see everyone at home and when I get to Southampton I am going to kiss English soil…I can’t wait.
I'm in a McDonalds...the only place that has the Internet...eating shit for the cause.