https://www.abbotsfordcycles.com.au/product/crane-suzu-bell/

Try one of these Crane Suzu bells. They resonate like a tuning fork and certainly get the attention of peds on the path in front of you!

I am holed up at home, recovering from some virus or other and discovered your journal. It is wonderful. I did have to text my Australian daughter in law a few times for translations…donga, daggy, doona 🤷‍♀️. She was very patient with me! I assure her that given enough time I will learn to speak fluent Australian. I am looking forward to reading about the inaugural ride on the new bicycle. Thanks for taking the time to journal your rides.

Yes, you'd think I'd have learned that by now but nope, always try everything else first!

Re pump - when all else fails, read the instructions!

No, and yes.
The little trek was my first bike, the one I learned to ride on in my 40s. It's a beautiful little bike to ride, but struggles with the weight of touring.
As for new bikes... All will be revealed in due course😁

Did you get another bike too?

Thank you Janice. I have to remind myself to enjoy the opportunities I have rather than grieving the tours I've not been able to do.
I love pelicans

I am enjoying your stories and your pelican pictures. Keep em coming.

You have made a very valid point. We discovered a really interesting part of our ‘neighborhood’ too when we were restricted to where we could travel. Opportunity is waiting to be discovered.

He is a satisfied looking fellow.

Didn't realize Agave grew in Australia... Then again, not natives, but rather another invasive...

https://weeds.brisbane.qld.gov.au/weeds/century-plant

We have invasives here in Ohio too... Seems most of the native species are being crowded out. Sad to see this happening all over the world.

Doesn’t look like it could possibly be real.

That's a colorful photo!

What a beautiful bird!

Me, too!