Day Four: A near miss, champagne fizz and a fond farewell

Cardiff's tactical response unit has been stood down after surveillance drones spotted the Dalziel Dragon tour bus, The Dragon Wagon, leaving the Welsh capital. 

Interpol remain on high alert, however, after a distraught pedestrian reported seeing notorious photobomber, Wallace Sedgeworth, peering out of the bus's rear window. 

Police have warned motorists to expect delays with road blocks now in place along the northbound M6.

The Dragons began the day by checking out the Novotel, leaving their rooms in ship shape condition and hotel management breathing a deep sigh of relief.

The owner of a silver Ford Focus parked in the hotel car park will be similarly reassured by our departure. With coaches John, Euan and Big Kenny passing a ball around just before we set off, Kenny fumbled, spectacularly stumbled and there was only millimetres between a calamitous collision that would've condemned said motor vehicle to a nearby scrappie. Kenny assured the squad that he'll now be taking out fully comprehensive insurance for the next impromptu passing session. 

Kenny reflects on a near miss.

Onwards, we travelled to the £144 million doss house, The Millenium Stadium, for a guided tour. 

Fascinating facts and anecdotes, expertly regaled by our tour guide Beth, included the story behind a lucky dressing room painting, access to the press area and the fact it only costs £3.50 to open the colossal roof. In comparison we heard how it will set you back £22,000 - £92,000 for a year's hire of a hospitality box, with all the champagne you can drink thrown in. 

Showing keen attention to detail, Arran Blyth verbalised the burning question on everyone's mind; 'What happens if you drink more than 92 grand worth of champagne?'

 

You can take the boy out of Lanarkshire . . . 

With the sound of success ringing in our ears we now conclude what's been a truly fantastic tour. The boys and coaches have had a ball here and thanks to you for following our adventures and for your valued support. A year of hard fundraising by so many people has paid off - and shown this great young squad that if you put your heart and mind to something the sky really is the limit.

See you tonight at the Dragons' Den. Interpol roadblocks permitting.