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| The road less upsy downsy |
NSW Day 5 (147) Monday 18th October, 2021 16km I had a long sleep last night and decided to shorten my day to 16 kilometres. This gets me to the Bruxner Highway so if something is not right then I can get to Tenterfield.
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| Watching the clouds |
The road yesterday was like a roller coaster with fairly steep climbs out of gullies. Today starts with a climb but the road changes to more gentle roll. The legs are tired but I'm hoping a shortened day and longer rest they won't let me down.
I walked just past Gilgurry homestead and the next property owner stopped for a chat. I knew rain was predicted but he informed me it was due around lunch and was expected to be up to 20mm.
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| BNT Sign |
I had covered 8 kilometres by then so I had a quick breakfast and sent a text to Belinda who confirmed the forecast. I should be OK as it was 9am (6am Perth - Thanks Belinda) I had just over 8 kilometres to go which should take about 2 hours and there is a shed at the campsite.
So I hot footed it which may have not been the best as my right leg is playing up. My hip may be causing the other issues as when I get tired my gait changes and this may be impacting my calves and hamstring.
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| The creek crossing |
But the clouds moved in and I missed a light shower of rain but was at the BNT shed before the thunderstorm hit. I'm glad to be out of the rain and the temperature dropped to about 10 degrees. I've set up my inner tent on the bunk frames in the shed. That will save me from mozzies. I hope I sleep OK. Maybe a big day tomorrow. The rains are a little early I'm told so I hope rivers don't become an issue.
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| BNT Camp |
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| Inside |
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| The rain came |
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| Set up to keep bugs at bay |
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