Kiama, NSW, AU
In Nowra, I stayed with a delightful woman who hosts Warmshowers guests and does AirBnb. It's so much fun staying with locals especially those who are comfortable hosting, as Judi was.
When she asked me to go along on a club ride the following day, I winced but said yes. I love meeting people. But I have to push to keep up on the trike. Luckily it was a flat 28 kms but I still was last. And bushed when we got to the coffee shop at the end. I stroll all day. No hurry. No worry. That was work!
But Judi bikes with a slew of guys and I couldn't pass that up:)
Today I headed up the coast to Sydney. The roads were shoulder less and drivers had to be patient but when the only road for 8 kms was a highway with only cement gutters most of the way, I knew I was in a bit of a predicament. I pedaled in the gutter when necessary but there the storm drains had slots that could swallow my tires. One time Blaze fell over. It was scary but all I could do was keep moving forward and hope I made it to the next exit safely. The curves were what scared me the most. There was only inches between me and many of the vehicles because they had nowhere to go. And can you believe there was no other road up through this area? I'd have taken it for sure.
Earlier in the day I road on the sidewalk/ bike path. And I came to STAIRS!! Really??
What I do is not easy!
But I managed to find a town reserve overlooking the ocean tonight. No one will care that I'm here;). Sure sounds wonderful to hear the ocean again. I'll sleep well.
Livin' the life,
BagLady
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