I must have been having so much fun because I can't believe that our trip has come to an end after 1100 kms of cycling.
It's amazing how the tough days of pedalling into the wind, the endless kms, climbing hills when the legs are aching, dealing with road traffic including fully loaded logging trucks roaring from behind you, and the endless stream of homeward bound holiday traffic and caravans travelling the same route last Monday have faded. What I remember and cherish is the complete journey with 3 good friends. The relief of reaching the rest spots kept me pedalling many times knowing those wonderfully fresh salad sandwiches and cold drinks and or cups of tea provided by Chris enroute would be waiting .
Kevin who kept a running commentary of kms travelled and yet to travel and who always provided me with a wind break when I needed it most not to mention his endless supply of snakes and lollies when I had run out ( read gobbled up my lot) .
Our conversations along the way ( we haven't really solved the worlds problems yet) and the sharing of our stories and life's experiences with people who are interested and care is really special.
Mike the photographer and blogger extraordinaire, ( I still need to vet some of those photos ) who has cycled in some amazing places other than Australia and who frustratingly gets stronger as the day goes on, any wonder he prefers " boys" time to Murray time (eg crack of dawn) to exit camp in the morning.
The relief of reaching the days destination, a glass of wine or a cold beer and a well deserved meal to be had and knowing that tomorrow would bring new and yet unknown challenges that needed to be met was part of the excitement of the journey.
I will miss that.
Thank you Chris, Mike and Kevin for the support, the laughs, the conversations and the sharing of the journey.
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