23 October 2023

Looked like more rain but apart from a few drops it held off. Cooler than yesterday so dressing was a bit more difficult though helped by the usual stuff being soaking wet still. That went in a bin bag in a pannier and is now hanging on the railing at the next hut to dry.

Well, the ride was one I’d rather not repeat. It was basically a straight road with gravel and sand. But, it was on a gradient. Watching for sand traps, it was possible to go at a decent speed on the flat and even on some uphill bits but when the gravel or sand kicked in it was get off and walk. And it was a long distance day too.

The only interesting, though rather bizarre bit, was a diversion through the bush to cross a small suspension bridge. Why it was there in the middle of nowhere I have no idea. Perhaps there are plans to make this leg more interesting?

Suffice to say, when I came across a big yellow sign saying Road Closed it took it as a sign to take a shortcut. Usually they only refer to cars but I was looking for an excuse today. Even the scenery was dull!

So I pulled into the hut at 2:00 and made some lunch because I was really hungry.

Critter of the day would have been the small birds wandering around but they won’t sit still long enough….