Pre-ride (1)

Spent a while this morn (Fri) addressing issues with blog, Ipad and phone. I think I have them sorted out now.

Went for a cycle up to King's Park overlooking the city. Some lovely viewpoints, also botanical gardens and memorials.

 Boab tree.

While up there, the rain moved in from the coast and I beat it back to base

Visited the Perth Mint just down the road. WA's economy is largely founded on gold and minerals. I actually handled a 12kg bar of gold - love to slip it into the pannier but it weighs 25kg.

Met up with Tom Tierney and a few other Irish lads in Queens Tavern on Beaufort. Enjoyed the night but I hope that I didn't undo any of the training I did for this trip.

Forecast isn't great for tonight - stormy.