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From A happy ride around Australia (second attempt) by Vince McCarthy

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Rita McCarthy commented on Day 109: Bush camp to Hell's Gate

Sounds like the next leg of the journey is going to be very challenging. Still Iā€™m super impressed how well you organise yourself and your determination. Good luck with the next leg of your journey.

3 years ago
Vince McCarthy commented on a photo in Day 110: Rest day

Thanks heaps Kerrie.
xox

3 years ago
Kerrie McCarthy commented on a photo in Day 110: Rest day

Keep pushing on Vince, you are proving you can do anything. So so proud of you šŸ‘šŸ˜˜

3 years ago
Vince McCarthy commented on a photo in 107: Leichhardt River to Burketown

Indeed. Being on a bike makes me feel small when I'm on the long straight roads.

xox

3 years ago
Vince McCarthy commented on a photo in Day 108: Burketown to bush camp

Thanks Bill, they are a little majestic or magical or very powerful to see up close.

It's a shame they're feeding off roadkill as this sometimes ends with them being hit by vehicles too. Because they are so big and heavy, they are very slow to take off from the ground.

Cheers
Vince

3 years ago
Vince McCarthy commented on 107: Leichhardt River to Burketown

Hi Toby, thank you for liking my blog.

I find it hard to restrict my appetite while on tour. I try to choose healthy options when they're available.

My starting weight was 105kgs. I last weighed myself when in Cairns at 98kgs.

On previous tours I have lost 1kg/week.

I had hoped to loose the weight a lot more quickly than I have this time. Whenever my legs get tired on the bike I always turn to food.

Ideally I would like to be 80kgs when I finish. I will be happy with any amount of weight I loose.

Cheers
Vince

3 years ago
Veronica Joiner commented on a photo in Day 108: Burketown to bush camp

beautiful

3 years ago
Veronica Joiner commented on a photo in 107: Leichhardt River to Burketown

Makes you feel small. We have an amazing country

3 years ago
Bill Shaneyfelt commented on a photo in Day 108: Burketown to bush camp

Best wedge-tailed eagle picture I've seen following cycle tours!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedge-tailed_eagle

3 years ago
Toby Tester commented on 107: Leichhardt River to Burketown

Vince, I love the pictures and the simple prose. There's beauty in the starkness of the landscape. It looks like I've become addicted to your blog. I'm interested in how you are going diet-wise. I'm about the same weight. I imagine you are losing kilos?

3 years ago
Vince McCarthy commented on Day 105: Normanton to bush camp

Yes it was a special spot.

3 years ago
Vince McCarthy commented on a photo in Day 105: Normanton to bush camp

Thank you Mum. It's the same bird with two different names. It's weird that it's commonly known here as a jabiru.
Jabiru is a Brazilian word and not an aboriginal word.

3 years ago
Vince McCarthy commented on a photo in Day 105: Normanton to bush camp

Thank you Bill. You're spot on with the ID. I tried to ID but the best I got was a Mexican tree. Thanks so much.
Cheers
Vince

3 years ago
Vince McCarthy commented on a photo in Day 106: Bush camp to Leichhardt Falls

I enjoy see my shadow in different positions. It's like my ever-present cycle touring shadow friend.

3 years ago
Annie O'Shea commented on a photo in Day 106: Bush camp to Leichhardt Falls

The further west you go the smaller trees you'll see

3 years ago