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I managed to catch up with Hope (Ellie’s sister) for a quick cuppa on the way through Busselton.

The kids were at school of course and Jeffro happened to be in Perth (training I think). However, the little whore was there as usual…

Well, it changed when I got to Mandurah. I figured I had plenty of time so I went left to Dwellingup and then through the State forest again.

It was a really nice way to start the trip. Over hanging trees, cool (only 19!), and no one else around.

Well, it’s almost all sorted. It’s been about 6 months in the planning, but I think I’ve finally got it worked out. I do have to remember though, a plan is just a plan and is subject to change. While I think I have a good estimate for hours/day and KM/day of riding, I’m prepared to go with the flow.

Continue reading “Rob’s Big U-Turn”

Clearly anxiety is setting in. Only a few more days to go and I’m on my trip.

I’m now starting to watch the long range weather forecasts which are indicating a chance of a storm around Ravensthorpe as I’m passing through.

The rain doesn’t bother me, but I’m not looking forward to pitching a tent in a storm. Also, will it just follow me across the Nullabor and spoil the whole trip?

I guess this is part of the adventure. It wouldn’t be worth doing if it was boring.