Eastlink Trail

Perfect day, Sunday, for a long ride. Nineteen km from Ringwood along the Eastlink trail to Jell's Park... and back... 38km in total of cool breeze against the adrenalin pulsing in rhythm with my thoughts... shaking out the cobwebs that sometimes cloud the mind. There is the delicious contradiction of green corridors on the other side of those imposing freeway walls... you could be forgiven for believing yourself to be out in the bush.. the sounds of traffic replaced by the chirruping birds, four-wheeled vehicles replaced by the two-wheel variety. No sign of road rage in the passing traffic; instead the on-coming traffic is relaxed, happy, respectful... and friendly... riders and walkers alike are eager to raise a hand or offer a
word in cordial greeting. Of course, there was the obligatory lunch and coffee at Madeline's cafe with friend and fellow writer, Joan O─an opportune breather in which to share our writing projects, the triumphs and the frustrations! After welcome refreshments it was back in the saddle to make the return journey. At day's end I am physically spent, but mentally refreshed, the long ride in the elements a welcome respite from the busyness of other duties and a reliable incubation space for newly seeded ideas angling for some attention... lovely!