The Gulf to Gulf Mission

We’re riding Gulf to Gulf to help bridge the poverty gulf among the poor children of Bangladesh. Won't you ride with us from the comfort of your computer and consider making a donation? We're riding from the Gulf of Carpentaria to the Spencer Gulf , via the Birdsville Track. Check out the route map at the bottom of the page.

We want to raise $10,000 to fund the education (up to Year 2) for 1 year for 600 children in Bangladesh, who otherwise will miss out on a basic education. Read the donation page for all the details -- we would really appreciate your support. This project is administered by TEAR Australia in association with Symbiosis International.


Wednesday, September 15, 2010

We know Bedourie VERY well

Greetings from the town of Bedourie, just north of Birdsville. We have stopped here for a couple of days to repair Gus' motorcycle, which needs its front brake system rebuilt. Parts will be flown in from Brisbane tomorrow, if we can connect all the dots and make it happen.
Thanks to everyone for your messages! Finn and Tilda, you are spot on -- they are water lilies and they are beautiful. We have also seen lots of brolgas, camels and brumbies. Fiona, the cushion is working just fine, thanks, but I do walk a little funny when I get off the bike.
I hope our next update will see us somewhere near Birdsville.
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5 comments:

  1. JoannaSeptember 15, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Hi Mark, that is no good about the bike! Hopefully you can get it fixed asap. And in the mean while you can experience the joys of Bedourie. Google maps satellite photo seems to show 8 streets. Pumping! Hang in there. xxx

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  2. LeoSeptember 16, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    What do you need brakes for they only slow you down !!

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  3. Mark in BedourieSeptember 16, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    Does Google Maps show the young calf wandering the streets, and grazing outside my tent at 4 am?

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    I hear Bedourie is a very happening place on a Friday night... hope you are having fun, the light above your desk has gone out, I think it is protesting your absence (and the lift is still not working!)
    That is all from the office, we are all enojoying your updates.
    Amanda

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  5. Mark in Bedourie (still)September 16, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    Hey Amanda, I have a tan! Jealous, eh? Unfortunately it is just on my nose and neck, so not such a good look.

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