Made it to JOG

Well I've made it to John O Groats. Was a long journey just to get to the start point!
Slept a bit better on the sleeper train than I expect but was pretty tired this morning. Was amazing to board the train in crowded, gloomy London and open the blind in the sleeper cabin to see the beautiful highland scenery.
Train journey from Inverness to Thurso seemed to take forever. Stopped at every tiny Highland station. Was really funny to see what are called "request stop stations" where the train slows down and if someone wants to catch it they flag it down like a bus!
Then cycled 20 miles from Thurso to JOG (after getting temporarily lost in Thurso - and it's not a big place!). Very strong side winds gave me a few anxious wobbly moments, but was fantastic cycling along the dramatic coastal scenery.
JOG as a place is nothing special but had my photo taken at the signpost - rip off at £10 but it's traditional for this crazy challenge. Met 2 girls who had just finished LEJOG (doing it the other way) so that encouraged me!
Dinner, early to bed and then I'll be ready to start the challenge tomorrow. 63 miles tomorrow and no really big hills until the final part. Route goes along the northern coast to Bettyhill and Tongue so promises to be amazing, although being exposed to the full force of the wind maybe the price I have to pay.
More news later.
Gavin