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A long but successful day!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2008

Too exhausted last night to do the blog. 18km's behind the pace, so got up early (5.30am) and paddled hard.

We met the media in Waikerie at 10am which was a good achievement, so paddled 18km before 10am.  We had a really good breakfast there too, and grabbed fresh sandwiches for lunch and heaps of drinks.  I was feeling much better so we pushed on.

We paddled through the day, and it was a good day of paddling as we had the wind in our favour for a change for 90% of the day which made a huge difference, we averaged 8-9kms per hour, and paddled a huge 84kms in the day. We didn't get in until late and dark, but we thought we'd take advantage of the wind while we could.

We had pub meal in Morgan last night, which is a great place.  We had a great nights sleep and were given a cabin with an ensuite, so thank you SO much to Morgan Caravan Park!!  Not much time to sleep as we got to bed at midnight, and were up at 6.30am this morning, but what little we had was good quality, thanks to a great bed!

Will be in Blanchtown tonight, which will be great.  We passed the 300km marker today, so only 300km's to the mouth, which is really really great, cos I can't wait to get home to my bed and my comforts, although this has all been really really worth while!!

ABC radio will be interviewing me on Monday at 11am, and will hopefully have time to play some of the interview during the cricket on Monday.  Also I am going to be on ABC National Grandstand several times over next weekend.  Listen out to hear me!

Scottie.