Day 1 John O'Groats - Wick

• Drove to Wick and caught the bus to John O'Groats (with the 3 other passengers!). John O'Groats is where I have to register for the End to Enders award plus get the photo next to that sign! Otherwise do not waste your petrol visiting!
• Realise looking in the signature book that lots of people have done this, mostly in cars,on bicycles and motorbikes - very few have walked. However of course this did not deter me
• As with everything in my life, Lucy was there and walked back to Wick with me. Thanks for your support, darling!
• The sun shone on us but it was not warm, caused by a strong headwind and the barren unsheltered countryside which looks like it is used to the extremes of weather
• The coastline was stunning especially under blue skies and sunshine. The sea was turquoise crashing against the cliff edges
• Had lunch in the only pub between JOG and Wick - should have packed sandwiches!
• Huge Angus cows, sheep,rabbits and horses but it took 11 miles before we found our first human not driving a vehicle. We also passed the most amazing cemetries with 6ft high cylindrical headstones mostly at the cliff edge
• Back at Wick (and the car), Lucy shopped for food for us and the William's arrival tomorrow whilst I walked on approx 7 miles.
• Loads of cards (at home), calls and texts - apologies for not listing them - thanks so much everyone and please keep them coming as they truly make a difference