Today’s the day … it begins!
Woke up a 6 to have a shower and get ready before leaving for the airport. At the airport priority number one was to get the bike loaded on the plane. Once that was done, there was time for some photos and some farewells. I don’t usually get emotional at these occasions, but this time was feeling a bit “homesick” before leaving. Maybe its the toughness if the challenge ahead or the fact that I spent a lot of time training and away from my family during the previous months.
After the last goodbyes, it was off to the security checks and the fact that this is really happening started to sink in. The flight was good (apart from some turbulence on take off and landing) and was over quickly. Which I can’t say about the bus ride from Rome to Venice which took about 9 hours. After the long bus ride we had to.walk to the accommodation, and thank God for big Patrick for helping me out with carrying the bike. Much appreciated 
After settling down at the accommodation and having a long cold shower, I’m off to sleep.
Good night all … catch you tomorrow … hopefully ill put the bike together with no problems
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Hi Ed,
What a relief to know that you got there safe and sound! I hope that tmrw you’ll put the bike tog again without much trouble. If you find time try to visit San Marco Duomo it’s a jewel of architecture, and Rialto bridge. Good luck. We’ll be following you from here. Bye xxx