Day 146 / Part 1 - We have made it!

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Mareeba - Redlynch (Cairns) 63km 

There is plenty to write about today but we just wanted to let you all know that we have made it to our final destination Cairns. 

We are floating somewhere between excitement, exhaustion and relief. The welcome committee formed by Dad and Frances was world-class and so was the immediate post ride care. 

Family reunion after 6,666km


Please stay tuned for more!

The Coddiwomplers
Location: Redlynch QLD 4870, Australia

Comments

  1. FrancieJuly 3, 2022 at 8:40 PM

    Yey!

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  2. BrendaJuly 4, 2022 at 7:59 AM

    How exciting!!! Say Hi to all. Wish I was there too.
    Congratulations.

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  3. ArthurJuly 4, 2022 at 9:54 AM

    Nice photo, have a good rest girls you deserve it.👏

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  4. FrancieJuly 4, 2022 at 2:33 PM

    You both look so healthy

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  5. AnonymousJuly 4, 2022 at 7:59 PM

    Whoo hoo! What a great photo and outcome! Bloody legends xx

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