Perth to Albany – Alex the Machine
Day 2.
Chris had little sleep sharing his bedding with a mouse. The mouse had bitten through his "scroggin" (nibbles) bag and was eating the Nutrigrain.
Back on the road to Pingelly, where two lovely ladies had found out we were raising funds for Cambodia and were putting on a delicious morning tea on for us. So 20km down the road we had a table spread out with all home made goodies in the little church there (I thought I was going to lose weight on this trip).
After descending and eating like locusts we departed. About 1km out of Pingelly we met Alex on the road. He had cycled up from Narrogin to meet us (50km). The day before he had ridden 80km on his own to Narrogin. So he turned around and rode the 50km back to Narrogin. We then decided to do an optional loop of 50km. Alex came of course. So he had done 150km for the day. We then went to the swimming pool to shower and do a few laps (well, I was only doing a few). Alex, he just went up and down up and down. I went and showered again, got changed and Alex was still going up and down, up and down. Not bad for someone who has gone past his "three score years and ten". People say, "I hope I’m like that when I’m his age". I wish I was like that now!
He is also Alex the Fox. If there is a trick he knows it. For example, we were riding and his chain came off. He put it back on without stopping or getting off his bike.
After dinner we have an invitation to go to Mark and Jo’s for coffee and yummy desserts.
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Well done to date guys,
God’s speed and safe travel for the remainder of the journey.
May it be an adventure that not only raises money for the Bible Society but raises much pro-active interest and action to increase Literacy around the world.
Pax
Peter