On between Monika's chronic bouts of knee pain & occasional "barfing" I have tried to convince Monika that tour cycling is in fact enjoyable as well as being very spiritual.
I mean what other activity can you do where you are so at one with yourself & nature. The hypnotic turning of the wheels us almost trance like while the accentuated smells & Colours of the countryside tantalite the senses, giving with release endorphins a feeling of euphoria & marvel at this thing we call life. My argument was I think well put until Monika reminds me if occasions where I'd come to an intersection in the country only to find the signpost stolen or the town or road number not listed & how easily I'd launch in to a "tourettes" inspired tirade-she even reminds me of the few times when cut off & then fingered by a motorist of how I would suddenly ride like a possessed mad man apparently yelling (I don't actually recall this) according to Monika "if I catch up with you pal I'm going to rip your arms off & shove them up your a...!
I rest my case on the fact that when lost yesterday near a small town & wondering how we could negotiate 2 miles on a busy dual carriageway to cut back on track, my spiritual calmness was rewarded by the intervention of a Sunday walker amazingly equipped with detailed maps ( karma) who was able to guide us on to a nearby path that negated the need to ride on a busy road.
I thought I'd eloquently Put across with tour cycling was enjoyable & looked expectantly across to Monika now noticing her now matching pair of "barf" colored shoes.
My argument didn't stand a chance in hell!
In June 2011 I will bike over 2000km's unsupported from John O'Groats to Lands End UK ! My motivation is simple i.e. 1) To undertake a life challenge that is physically and spiritually rewarding 2) Raise funds to help 2 worthy local OZ causes - Painting with Parkinsons & a local 10 year old girl with Autism named Maleah 3) Promote awareness and support for Parkinsons UK ! Any support is greatly welcomed. I hope my journey inspires others !
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Oh Rock of Ages,oh wise one of the West on two wheels, If it had been Sunday I could of understood the spiritual renditions(eloquently put)and even the hiker holding his bible nicked from a nearby hotel, but to suddenly to break into song about the benefits and calminging influence of nature all the while her next door is spewing, tad insensitive or pay back for not applying soothing cream to presaid private parts of a bygone time.
Monika you will return to Oz a shadow of the woman you once were not due to the fitness of cycling but now we are aware of the harm self inflicted to your body to cast out its badness.
Oh how I have enjoyed this pen friend communication, we still have two days, so give us your best and I will try to match the same.
SASAYA Mick.
P.S. the Clifton Suspension Bridge painting is coming along.
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