Thursday, December 18, 2025

Day 8: Thu 18 Dec - Canberra

17-36 deg C, warm and sunny

Ride G: 53km; total:137km
Ride W: 13km; total: 66km
Walk G: 6km; total: 44km
Walk W: 5km; total: 33km

While Wendy did her short ride, Greg rode to meet Bob to look at lithium batteries for his caravan. 53km later, he was home (Bob did about 75km!) It was a very successful foray, Bob was able to gather some important info about batteries. We had lunch then a little rest, then went to visit Rob in hospital. He was looking a lot better than yesterday, but still a tad confused with laboured breathing. While we were there the staff came to take him for an ultrasound, so we came home.

We had Indian takeaways for dinner with Kevin, Samantha, James, Ben and Jemima, while Tinkie went back to the hospital to see Rob.

Greg and Bob at Margo's on Lake BG

Dairy Flat Road, one of Greg's old cycle racing venues

Greg's ride



This family has gone to a lot of trouble for Christmas

Wendy's ride



Samantha, Kevin, Wendy, Greg with a beautiful sunset reflection

James

Jemima enjoying a float; and the sunset

Ben

Brother and sister with an unproportionally large right hand! 







Wrap-up

Wrap-up We are so pleased we stayed with Mum and Dad, instead of taking the van, as it turned out to be lovely, quality time. It also mean...