Chance encounters

During an afternoon of valley ramblings and photography I came upon a lady cyclist, pausing in a lay-by to check her map. Bound for John O'Groats, although not today I was assured, she had come from Slaidburn this morning and was heading as far as Penrith. Impressive going, considering I can hardly get up the road by bicycle, and it makes me wonder how many more interesting people are out there doing a whole array of activities, some mundane and some extraordinary.