Sad farewell to Bigman...

Well Bigman is off to the airport uncertain of his flight and ultimate destination i.e. will he make it back to Edinburgh or be stuck in Heathrow.

It has been a fantastic caper and I suppose in some respects I owe him one. The fall with all it's pain and anguish at getting knocked out almost as we started, proved to be the making of an amzing week. We travelled and saw sights and places that will stick in the memory.

All negative thoughts were banished by our cycle around the Argus route. It was a roasting hot day and included a few monster climbs. Bigman was back on form pushing the pedals and pounding up the hills with ease. I had my usual puncture which we fixed on the Chapman's Paek climb and there are worse places to have to fix a puncture than looking out over Houts Bay.

This country is stunning. The people that we've met have been so welcoming and helpful. I love it.

We're over in a place called Swellendam staying in the funkiest guest house - it's amazing.

So we'll wish the Bigman a safe return and head off for the Epic Holiday part deux......