We gathered at The Ferry Cafe in Shepperton, sitting outside for our start at 11.00 hrs, enjoying the refreshments until we set off.
Around the Chertsey Bridge area, Andy was so unlucky to be stung in his mouth by a wasp, and his face soon started to swell up. He said he wanted to carry on until he could get to a chemist, so we proceeded past Virginia Water and into Windsor Great Park. A fine Sunday had brought out a lot of walkers as well as other cyclists who were taking part in the Palace to Palace ride, still we negotiated them all and exited the park and took Crimp Hill down to Old Windsor.
We then went along to Datchet and into the town itself. Lunch was at The King and Castle, Andy joined us after he had visited the chemist for some antihistamine tablets, suitably refreshed we took the traditional route back through Staines to the marina at Walton Bridge where we ended the ride, sitting in the sunshine soaking up the last rays of the sun with the good news that Andy’s lips were visibly improving.
Thanks everyone for your company to make a great day.
Jennie
(No close-up shots of the wounded Andy as this would lack taste and decorum! - Ed)