Tonight we are in the bivi bags on top of what I think must be a sewerage pumping station. Mmm lovely.
So 140 miles in the last 4 days since Lulworth Cove and only 35 remaining till Portscatho Harbour.
We thought at this stage we might just be paddling in gentle seas and reminiscing about the trip. Unfortunately we’ve been slogging it out against some stiff winds and cursing rather a lot.
Yesterday will go down as one of our little expeditions epics. Slog against wind and tide from Oddicombe Bay to Brixham. Great stream then to Start point and the tidal races but then we lose the stream for the remaining 4 hour paddle to Hope Cove. 12 miles of clapotis and slow speed = soul destroying. But just to keep us alert we encountered out largest set of overfalls so far in this trip. Will spare our mothers the scary details but it was an experience right up there with getting round Cape Wrath.
Today we’re back in Cornwall. Hoorah! Another slog of a day and tomorrow is going to be the same. At least though the wildlife is returning. Seals are making more frequent appearances again and we’ve seen our first sun fish too. In fact several of them.
Today was also a first for me. Lunch on board a yacht. Paul and Anita – a couple of friends of Geoff were sailing in the area and invited us on board. Such a lovely couple and an amazing boat too.
Midlifekayak 
Can’t be leave this is nearly the end. I have enjoyed following this journey with you. I wish you both well for the last leg of this voyage. Can’t wait to see you both on dry land in portscatho harbour. May be a pint with you both.
But most of all for you to tell your tells around our fire side next week. Week Wednesday if you fancy a hidden hut paella with friends around our fire at treloan.x x x missing you debs x
Not until I logged onto MidLifeKayak did I realise that you, Andy, are my near neighbour with the yellow kayak. Tanya has kept me up to date as to your progress. What a remarkable achievement. Knowing Portscatho as I do I think you will get an amazing welcome home. Many congratulations. Janet at The Old Chapel!