Days 17 & 18!

Hi everyone,

I AM HALF-WAY TO PARIS! *pulls party poppers* ...I am thrilled!

I left Uxbridge and continued along cycle paths along the canal - past Brunel University (shoutout for being a WISE member!). It really didn't feel like I was cycling the outskirts of London. There was a lovely Marina that I cycled past on the way.

Cycling past the canals!

The Marina!

I left the canal at Yiewsley, heading through Drayton. It wasn't long before I found Heathrow Airport. It's been a long time since I last flew out from Heathrow, and how I'd love to hop on a plane and explore the world right now. There are so many fantastic countries I'd love to visit... But that dreaming is for another day. Today, I only have time to stop off for food & bed.

Today, I set off determined to do another 20km and reach the half way point. Just south of Heathrow, I cycled through Staines Reservoirs - not that I could actually see anything except the mild hills either side of the road. I crossed Staines to find myself alongside the River Thames. I followed this until Chertsey, and crossed the river heading south to Addlestone.

Crossing at Chertsey!

In Brooklands, I found another canal and more cycle paths again, past West Byfleet and down into Woking! This is where I finished tonight and marks half way of my journey. I am up to about 22 hours of cycling now, so am making good time too!

Stay safe & stay home,

Katherine
xxx