The problem I had with the front wheel was unfortunate but the solution that I came up with was good although expensive. At the time it was frustrating but it was resolved quickly and I was able to continue my journey although via a different route.
Once again the lesson that "non-cyclists" are not to be relied upon for route advice was reinforced. The Mt Newman road is no place for cyclists! The coastal route was a better choice contrary to what I had been told previously.
In hindsight it turned out OK for me but Tony has missed most of this leg for reasons outside of his control. I learnt that I can tour by myself and that other people engage more freely with a solo tourer that they do with a pair of tourers travelling together.
I met lots of wonderful people and enjoyed much generosity. I saw lots of great landscapes and although I missed quite a number of places I would like to have visited it has only whetted my appetite to tour more in Western Australia.
I would recommend travelling in WA during the Wildflower season. It was beyond my expectations and I suspect I didn't see the best of it. I plan to come back at the same time of year in the future.
At the end of the trip I met up with some work colleagues and then had a week holidaying with Lisa and Charli in Perth and Kalgoorlie.
Going back to Melbourne I am already thinking about next year, Perth to Adelaide and also returning to the Murray River in the kayak. So many adventures yet to have and so little time!
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