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Sunday 30th June. 61 miles

To Steinkjer in brilliant sunshine. No cycling jacket or Jersey all day. Bit of a hill into forest, and have met my first flys of the trip, which he'd to speed me up! There were sheep in the forest, some with cow bells on. Then it was back to the ultra scenic fiord.
  Got my coffee today. There was a very pukka looking place preparing a Sunday buffet for the yachting crowd. I went in and asked for a coffee. Very sombre atmosphere with classical music, I helped myself to 2 refills before making my getaway.
     Farmland next. The farms are very neat- no old rusting machinery to be seen. Did see a lot of Sunday cyclists out, they all gave me a wave.
  Now waiting to see if the Belgium couple arrive.




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  1. Hello from Societi Foundation! We've been tracking your progress Sarah - looks like an amazing trip so far and some fabulous sights along the way! Cant't tell you how much your support means to us - and this is an exceptional way to raise awareness of Kawasaki Disease. Donations from your supporters will make a HUGE contribution to our work - and help us reach more people, preventing heart damage in our children! THANK YOU! And enjoy the journey. We'll continue to enjoy your further updates as you post them! Rachael xx www.societi.org.uk #Team Societi

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