That was a great day (and night) out...
Highlights for me:
The wonderful warm night section (as zakalwe said), made even better by the pop-up control at Dymchurch
Changing direction at Rye to see the reddish glow in the north east turn into a full on rising red ball sunrise over the marshes.
Lots of great minor roads and lanes on the next section after a fortifying (second) breakfast
Flapjacks at Golden Green (must get the recipe)
More good cake and tea at Iden
Dungeness - always enjoy visiting but the "shacks" lining the approach road seem to go more upmarket every time
The first section of the cycle path along the canal from Hythe
Soup at Arrivee
No hassle with South Eastern trains in either direction
Lowlights:
The very badly driven Ocado van that we had to swerve onto the verge to avoid somewhere after Headcorn
The headwind (not really that strong but combined with the heat it seemed extra debilitating)
The second section of the cycle path, the surface appeared to be just hard mud
Many thanks to all organisers and helpers, our first Fairies Flat foray but hopefully not the last. The course is very tandem friendly