Foreigners think Australia is a dangerous place because of all the sharks, snakes and killer spiders. NO! The real danger it seems is from birds (Hitchcock was right). Here’s a sign we saw on a bike ride today.
Kids wear ice-cream tubs on their heads to protect from bird swoops. Cyclists adorn their helmets with cable ties sticking upwards to discourage attacks.
We didn’t get attacked. We had a good bike ride along the Parramatta River and back – 17 kilometres. We’re getting into shape for our New Zealand cycle tour along the Otago rail trail. I think my legs will be OK, not sure how the bum will cope with four days on a bike. More training needed in the coming weeks.
