A cheer for Anna was created as we waited at Woodend train station...
"It's Anna, She's hot,
She's really bruised a lot,
She's arrived, she's here,
So let's give her one big cheer,
GOOOOOOOO Anna!"
Lots of laughter and excitement was displayed on the station platform as Anna rejoined us after a week of recovery. An Othesha family member reunited. Anna will finish the tour with us which is fabulous news after her Bob incident created much uncertainty. The shortest ride on the tour to date this morning, only 17 kms from Kyneton to Woodend but the strongest head wind we have experienced so far on the trip. Despite fairly flat terrain the average pace was 10 kms an hour - slow going!
We have reached our last town before our homeward journey to Melbourne. In the afternoon we gave a performance and had a worshop at Braemar college - situated 7 kms uphill on Mt Macedon. The roll down the hill was enjoyed after entertaining some rowdy year 9's (by all except Julia - who had to ride to the medical centre for a tetanus booster shot, after stepping on a rusty nail in the Kyneton scout hall).
A lovely array of salads for dinner with the Macdeon Ranges sustainability Group. An amazing Otesha salad was created from vegies picked from the permaculture garden out the back of where we are staying. A treasure hunt with a difference! Once again the group were inspired to hear about local sustainable inititatives, including a vegie swap, regular farmers markets, green thumb fridays and on friday nights, movies that matter. Go Woodend! As the tour nears the end, talk turns to the important issues... like what Eco super hero/villain to dress up as for our end of tour party. We hope to see you all there!