The 'Last Post' - Lapseki to Ezine, Ezine to Kucukkuyu, Kucukkuyu to Mytiline, and Mytiline to Lafionas

Lapseki to Ezine was an absolute nightmare day. On the road for 6.30 and 10 miles down the road back tyre goes flat. Changed tube and new tube goes flat, change to another and that goes flat - anyway very long saga of garages, petrol stations which takes several hours to sort in the heat of the day. Eventually, arrive Ezine, very tired. Only 30 odd miles to Kucukkuyu, but 30 of the toughest - 20 miles uphill and then 10 miles of very steep descent, hanging on to brakes all the way down! Met a lovely guy, Yo from South Korea who had cycled through Georgia, Ukraine, and Turkey, and on his way to Western Europe. Kucukkuyu to Ayvalik, pretty easy, flattish terrain, which is a relief after all the hills of the last few days. 60 miles. Caught 6 p.m. ferry to Mytiline (Lesbos). Overnight in Mytiline and cycle across island to Kaloni and wonderful reception - Sweetheart and 8 others to greet me, great to see you all there and thanks for all your support. Final hour or so up to village and then join Tom and Nick watch Britsh Lions scrape a win in the first rugby test in Australia, whilst sinking a two or three beers. Quite surreal after 10 weeks 'on the road'. Another great trip - just over 2,800 miles. About a month of well earned rest in Lafionas. Wonderful!