Day 6 - Spalding to Stone Hut (92km)
Magical day on this marvellous adventure dented only by increasing discomfort from official saddle sores 😩 Started out in Spalding with a continental brekkie. (Weetbix and two pieces of white toast). 😂 Relatively calm winds and not too hot. Traveled north through pine and eucalyptus forests with some lovely climbs and breathtaking descents. Met two other cyclists on their way south. We’ve only seen one other on the trail so far, so it was good to have a chat. Got to praise the designers of this trail - they worked hard to add big fun and gorgeous locations to each section, albeit by adding distance, but Charlie and I have committed to staying “True to the Trail” and avoiding shortcuts. Long exposed slog to Laura for legendary ice cream just before it closed. On the way we totally chanced an encounter with a train at a crossing (see vid). Our accom is at Stone Hut Cottages, an oasis of comfort in the middle of nowhere. We called ahead to ask if they could leave some food for our evening meal - all the places to eat in Laura were closed, even the supermarket. They obliged with some frittata and a bottle of Shiraz! Sitting now on the balcony of our lovely cottage taking in the sunset and lovely treats. Wilmington bound tomorrow, although we might push on to Quorn to get some more km while milder temperatures remain. Looking forward to the bike shop in Melrose.
