Internet Problems

Hello! We are in La Basse which is South East of Lille. Everything is great and the weather is fab. Unfortunately we are struggling with the internet connection so this is just a short message. Pics will go up soon.

Lots of love Mary Ann and Sally (by proxy!)

We've done our first 20 miles !

Sal seems to be fine. Charlie and Dan drove us to the centre of Calais and we had a wonderful couple of hours finding Liques mostly along a canal. Sunshine all the way (sorry Andrew!) and a cold beer at the end. We did have to negotiate one very long , fairly steep hill that seemed never ending but we flew down the other side ! (I didn't use my brakes once Bruce!!!) Photos tomorrow...we have arrived at a great camp site but now need to plan tomorrow and get to bed.

Oh No! Sally's poorly.

With just 2 1/2 days to go, Sal is in bed with acute tonsillitis and no voice. She also fell over in the farm yard last week and her hand is very puffy. GET WELL soon Sal...I need you. xxx  

Count Down to departure

This time next week I will be staying at the Howells. Sal will vote in the morning and then Charlie Howell and his friend Ben will drive us to Dover where we will catch the ferry to Calais. THEN we will be on our own!!! Sal and I will cycle the canal route to Liques.....about 18 miles. A nice gentle starter ride.

Our home for the next two months! We need a name..any suggestions?

Thankyou Bruce and Rob

You've been stars! We know that you have both had to take VERY deep breaths at times but we really appreciate your support, help and  financial input (!!!!)   We'll try our best to make you proud xxx

Mary Ann Coupland and Sally Howell are fundraising for Cancer Research UK

Mary Ann Coupland and Sally Howell are fundraising for Cancer Research UK
http://www.justgiving.com/Mary-Ann-Coupland0 This link should read Mary-Ann-Coupland0 at the end.