Day 13

Northcliffe to Northcliffe - 0 klms

Sometimes we need a reminder to slowdown and look around and take stock both of ourselves and the world around us. Being electronically disconnected can be cathartic and stressful, sobering and challenging and at times infuriating.
Whilst traveling by myself I do realize and feel that this oneness can at times be lonely and introspective. Countering that, I am forever thankful for the joy that conversing and frolicking with nature encompasses and the gratitude that I share with friends and family as I espouse my feelings through the stories and images I share. Along the way I have you in my heart and am forever grateful and fortunate for your friendships.
Those you meet along the way also add to the experience and whilst you might simply meet at dinner or share a hut or tent site each has a different story to tell and yet we all share the goals whether it be to complete a day or two along the track or to to the entire length or as those who’ve done it call it - E2E … end to end!
Preparing for this adventurous challenge has been alluring and daunting and elements of this trip tedious and exhilarating. Yet here I am just over half way.
Along this trail I’ve encountered a number of cyclists participating in the same endeavour for vast and varied reasons and interactions with these souls has added to the richness of my experience.
Today has been slow and restful and problematic. For the last three days I’ve had little, leading to no rear braking power and it is impeding my progress and certainly making safety a rather troubling concern. As it was a weekend and the closest bike shops are over a hundred kilometers away I had a crack at solving the problem. I had a modicum of success and at least I’ll have a slightly better chance of coming to a grinding halt.
I’ve also had the opportunity to explore the Understory Art and Nature Trail created in response to the unique landscapes, people and the history of the Southern Forests region. Aside from the stories here are some images.Read more