We did one of the 3 road book routes prepared for us today. Left St Stephen and after a few kn started heading up in to the hills on narrow farm roads. Relentless zig-zags took us ever higher. I did most of the climb in first gear. Stopped a couple of times. I got the dreaded vapour lock again due to the heat, but I wasn't the only one. At least John knows how to resolve it quickly now. At the second stop, well up in the mountains John went in to a lake. He had intended a swim but it was far, far too cold, so just walked in as far as he could stand.
Nice long drift back down that didn't tax the brakes too much.
Even more cars have arrived in the mean time. Mostly newer stuff all decked out in expedition kit. Series land rovers seem to be in the minority, and therefore the objects of some interest. Especially us 5 as we are among the few not being tested as museum pieces.
Finally, the genuine Swiss roll that has been transported around for a few days has been consumed.
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