Just as I turn around to switch on the mobile phone 6 am, I hear the first drops of rain on my tent. The text message from John in the UK confirms my fears. Rain all day long. It is now close to 2 pm and has been raining steadily since I woke.

Being in the confines of this small tent reminds me of the many days I spent weather bound when kayaking the length of Norway. With only a pair of jogging shoes, I hope for better weather tomorrow. I need to go to the ‘bathroom’, but hope for a break in the rain to do so. No such luck yet.

Luckily, I charged the mp3 player before leaving, and have just finished listening to Michael Palins brilliant Pole to Pole adventure.

Thanks for the weather forecast John!