10 October 2023

After the aforementioned bad nights sleep, I set out earlier than usual at about 8. After the obligatory hill climb to start the morning it was onto some actually some quite pleasant and not too taxing windy paths through the forest.

Out the other side there were some beautiful valleys and treescapes. Starting to move into farming land.

Then some fast downhill and, you guessed it, climb back up again. However, the route deviated off the road and through an area thick with wild flowers – it’s that time of year.

But, once that was over there was a slog along a road into a headwind for several miles which ended in a tedious diversion through some farm land for no obvious reason. I should have taken the shortcut!!!

I’m already finding it very hard to manage the fatigue and little excursions like this at the end of the day are too much on top of a bad nights sleep.

However, I’m now settled down in a motel room and feel much better for a very hot, powerful, shower. And a late lunch.

Next is a nip to the supermarket, conveniently next door, for some fruit etc. Then probably the pub for beer and food. And a good nights sleep.

Critter of the day: Kangaroo!!! Actually, as a bonus you get two as there’s one in the pouch!