Thank you. I did indeed enjoy the company, but I also got a very good friend.
Yes, I think all of us cyclists go through the same mental journey of struggling, enjoying reaching the top of the hill and loving the trip, once it is over and the pain in the legs has receded :D
You must have a good saddle. You don't complain about your sore arse at all. That was the worst bit for me. My arse would be numb after the 3rd day and the pain would disappear. Thankfully I didn't really get any other pains of note :)
Haha. That was because i pushed my bike up as much as i rode my bike up :D