A Busy Weekend
In the Plantation
I have had a busy weekend. On Saturday I went to the Big Day Out at RMIT and this morning I went for a 60km ride into the countryside.
I think the thing that struck me is early we set off – 5.20am from Phu My Hung. It was pitch black and appeared to all intents and purposes night-time. But it was also the coolest it gets – which isn’t that cool really. There was an occasional whisper of a breeze, which felt great. We then set out over the big suspension bridge (whose name slips my mind) and onto a ferry, into the countryside. The objective was to reach the rubber plantations – for a quick photoshoot for Rod (who owns the Giant store in Phu My Hung). I think this is the furthest I’ve ever peddled before. I almost fell off a number of times, trying to stay up with the rest, hitting big pockets of sand (makes you steering all “lively”), dodging trees. But it was all terrific fun (and hopefully good for me).
One of the Rest Stops
Waiting to Catch the Ferry Back
The Ferry "Terminal"
I think that is more photos than I’ve ever posted in “one go” before.
Anyway – a long day – my thanks to my new cycling friends!
