Wales

I made it to Ireland. 166 miles (265km - sorry, but when it comes to cycling I only know miles) and just over 15 hours in the saddle took me from the Welsh town of Newport to Fishguard, though I must confess a train between Cardiff and Carmarthen.

Along the way I have stayed with some cool people by couchsurfing, eaten some weird meals because I am not carrying food (soup made from pasta sauce) and been astounded by the friendliness of the Welsh. I did get a massive puncture though.

Now I am making my way to West Cork where I will swap my labour & effort for food, accommodation, and the chance to learn all about goats...