Is this reality or a dream?

Had a couple of relaxed rest days in Port Augusta - and was again full of energy to continue our trip. This time the bloc was of only 3 riding days of approx. 125 k's each. And what a bliss! Left the coast and went up in the back land towards the Flinders Ranges - a gentle chain of mountains to the northeast of Port Augusta. A wonderful morning's ride through a great landscape with an altogether 1025 pleasant meter's climb up to some vast and rolling fields of wheat. 

And some very charming minor towns dating back from the 19th century. We had lunch outside a combined cycle and coffee shop - just felt super welcome there!

Came to camp - no cabin available. Was ready to tent as the nice lady from the office there came out and told that they had a cancellation - I could not resist - and again I ended up in a nice cabin. Had a wonderful sleep. And woke up all rested to one of the most pleasant riding days of our whole trip. Again a perfectly gentle climb - maybe everything seems gentle after Indonesia?? Anyway it was just fun to go up as quickly as possible in as high a gear as possible without getting really exhausted.. After a soft descent I saw that a rider before us had stopped: there were 2 kangaroos just to the right of the road - the one had "something" in her pocket.. A pure Australia MOMENT!

Of course the wind was from behind - and we flew through the landscape on a partly unpaved road that at least had solid gravel instead until arriving at the the totally picturesque town of Auburn. It had the complete laid back Saturday morning atmosphere - and we went into one of the charming small cafes along the road. Guess what our next trail was called: The Riesling Trail. A nice bicycling path through the wine country (Claire Valley) covering almost all the way to our next campsite at the town of Riverton. Of course the day ended with us drinking the region's really fantastic Riesling both normal and sparkling.. The best birthday since long!
 Now we are in Adelaide - arrived after another fantastic riding day yesterday. Around 1500 meter's wonderful climb - ending by taking us down through a beautiful gorge - the scenery here is just STUNNING!

 Left the group to go to a nice hotel downtown yesterday - enjoyed 6 oysters and some Riesling just after arriving - and went for a fantastic burger and a stroll through the charming streets last night. Great to be in a city - first since more than 3 months..
 I feel totally blessed!