daydreaming by bike

After a short break from our bikes my bum finds itself back on the familiar narrow saddle. Again tired, yet I feel as though my legs are strong. After a short distance my mind wanders from the spectacular stars overhead to more personal and irrelevant things. Pointless distractions from the distance we are trying to make. I think about: returning the panniers to Duncan
living arrangements in Sydney
centrelink business in Alice Springs

Then to my right the suns starts to glow, her rays washes away all these trivial thoughts and again I'm left with nothing but awe at the diverse landscape. Not what I envisioned the desert to be. The ant hills which were sitting on the horizon are now standing tall on either side of us, strange trees line the ridges sporadically. As it does to so many, the landscape appears prehistoric. My imagination takes over...
We began as biminisculeherbosaurus', over time we have evolved into biminisculeomniosaurus'! As we make our way across the land in search of greater food sources or a more satisfying climate we are passed by some caravaners. Ahh the inquisitive and generous - these I imagine are brachasaurus', also making the pilgrimage north. The cars, who move with speed and stealth, should always be treated with caution - much like the raptor. Finally the fiercest predator of all, the Tyrannasaurus Rex (AKA the road trains).
I love allowing myself to fall backwards into the arms of my imagination, bringing with me the landscape and teh new day. Another T.Rex roars up behind us, you can hear them miles away. The roar grows louder and we wobble off onto the gravel for protection. Safe. Back on the road. SNAP... an impressive sight brings me back to reality. A wedge tail eagle soars overhead. I love this country. I love my bike and the places it can take me.
Wow, only 5 km to stuart wells, my legs are strong and all I can think of is flavoured milk.

Be (windy Mole) xx