3am: JC: Worst driving conditions imaginable. Lashing rain, howling gales and zero visibility! A Facebook update comes through from Steve Thorpe who’s just leaving home headed for West Kirby. Looks like it is going to be a hell windy day.
7am: Timo: After driving all through the night, an hour away from our destination we both start drowsing off. There is no choice but to pull over for an emergency power nap. We set our alarms for 7.20am, no matter how desperate I am to get to the spot for first light, I’m well aware that driving when your body wants to sleep is pretty dangerous. Time is precious with the tide situation so we can only allow twenty minutes for a sleep. It’s enough to fire-up the adrenaline ready for what will surely be a crazy day.
7.25am: JC: Loaded with coffee we’re back on track with the sat-nav calling for an 8.30am arrival.
7.35am: JC: Forced to pull over at the next garage, the coffees kicked-in and toilet stop was imperative before arriving at the beach.
8am: JC: The first rays of light are about peak through a low blanket of clouds as we close in on the coast but up above the sky is totally clear, looks like it’s going to be one of those beautiful sunny wintery days.
