Jim was off the bike yesterday and he has decided to have another day today before our next rest day. His tummy has been upset so he wants it to really settle down before he attempts to ride again. Fran is still looking shattered but he was being very brave and riding on.
The hills today have been horrendous and it will be shown at the end of the day they will have climbed over 2000 metres. The scenery is magnificent with the tallest trees ever. Fran started vomiting just before lunch and he decided to pull the plug. He had climbed 80 % of the days hills so he should be proud of himself. The vomiting will be because he had overworked himself. Fran is the loveliest Scottish man but he is not an avid cyclist. He loves the outdoors and he is doing this trip to raise money for kids with cancer. We are very proud of his efforts so far. He jumped in the car and rode the rest of the way with Collis and Jim while I monitored Jacquei coming in the last 60 kms.
Doug & Di, Peter and Dennis all decided to stay in the backpackers as they were sure it would rain over the next day or two. The rest of us have taken campsites in a really lovely camping ground down near the inlet. We went out to the local hotel for dinner and we were all pleased with our meals.
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