Day 16 Wick to John O'Groats 16 miles!!!!!

Last night we had a lovely meal in Mackays Hotel (like Agent Alex's surname!) which is on the shortest road in the world apparently. Ebenezer Street. We repaired to the bar for a modest couple of drams to set us up for the last push this morning. We were all eager to get going so we left early for the first time ever I believe. We had a lovely meandering ride up to JOG, waving and cheering all the hardy souls just setting out on their own journey to Lands End.  The scenery combined with the weather was just spectacular. Huge skies and desolate farmland. Amazing. Only Alex had a camera with him during this part of the trip so he had full responsibility for the capturing of the beauty. I think he did us proud. All of us but Beth were keeping an eye out for Simon going past in a hire car. She had no idea he was joining us. I saw him and when I mentioned to Trusty I had spotted him he said it couldn't be him because John had said 'they' were already at JOG. I was a bit nonplussed but assumed it wasn't Chris or Alex as they had phoned me last night from the Lintot pub in Southwater.
Anyway we had a couple of 'upflats' to negotiate and I can honestly say I think none of us really felt them! We arrived at the first sign of John O'Groats so quickly and stopped for a photo op. None of us seemed keen to hurtle into the finish straight, just ambling along enjoying the delicious feeling of finishing our epic trip. But we arrived soon enough to be met by John. No sooner had he taken our photos than I turned around to see Chris, Alex, Roxanne and Jo! They had driven up from home to meet us! Wow! What a fantastic surprise. And there was one for Beth too when she saw Simon coming across the carpark. So there was much celebrating, photographing and happiness abounding. John surprised us all with trophies for each of us!
I have never had a trophy before and am dead chuffed! Had a quick coffee and headie off as it was cold. Beth, David and Simon gave a lift to fellow LeJogger Paul who had walked the whole way! We got to Inverness in a couple of hours and here we are! Going out for dinner tonight. I will blog more in the next day or two when I get home. Thanks once again to all the good wishes. We are hoping to be in the White Horse tommoro evening if you are in the area!