overwhelming goodness

A week ago in Port Augusta seems so so so far away.Am writing this from underground in Coober pedy, SA.Not so sure what to write.we're in the beginiing of the desert now.Feel like the adventure is just gonna keep happening.Too many memorable moments and Be has shared some of them already...man i dont where to start.i keep thinking about what Kev from Bellingen told me: 'when you start asking yourself -why am i doing this?!! People are right, i am bloody stupid!!' is when you know you are living and the adventure begins. Far out i ve had so many of those moments already!! I had a moment on the way to Pimba-it was so hot and we had to get to Spud's (roadhouse) to sleep. The horizon was everywhere-as the was the sun and saltbush and red dirt, plus the occasional roadtrain. The largeness and harshness of the land hit me. it felt like we were trying to suss each other out, and i wasnt quite sure of the result. im not trying to beat this land-im out to understand. compare that to walking into spuds to an encore saying 'well done!! didnt expect to see you girls tonight after those hills!!' Troy and Classic Dave-brought those spirits way up high. Ryan helped us out with a place to crash THANKYOU! and then a view of salt lakes we never expected and a breakfast cooked by Bruce- aka Diamond Chef, that i will store forever :) Took us to Glendambo , more specialness from Rod, Louise and Lisa @ Mobil Roadhouse, and then back on the road.

20-something km/hr headwinds. we felt defeated and pretty flat.till someone walked over the hill as were stretching with a most beautiful smile.A hug from which i felt so much love transferred and a note to Shinowah (one who walks with the wind) -very apt for the day. thus we realised, yes, its all part of the journey!

under our first sunset with clouds we met Mike from Alice, cooking on the coals.we shared stroies under the stars while sitting in gravel.cant wait to catch up in alice and go bush for a few days!! Mike's calmness in being alone brought a peacefulness to me. At no point have people said we're unable, just that we're either mad or brave!! haha.

feel like everyday im stepping into another level of challenge.to push the comfort level is good.we slept under the stars off the road enroute to Cooberpedy-bit scary-got up at 4am to ride 90km before the heat of the day.Adversity was the word of the day.we got to ampol roadhouse to pick up our next lot of food and could do no more than sit in the shade of datre palm and eat iceblocks.where we met greg and jonesy! would you believe we swapped?!! they stole our bikes and we got booted into the car! well not truly, but they did take our bikes and we were completely spoilt with leg massages from the pro.2 days ehre in CP-ive needed it for mind heart and to restore my peace within.its a lot more mental effort than i had thought..thanks to kids who beep and wave along the way its so encouraging!!

im looking forward to being back onm the road and taking the world slowly.being gracious to let her deal me what she will.

mel xx