Butchart By Bike

Ok. The plan was to ride to the world famous gardens, have lunch, wander and ride home via another route. Another gorgeous warm day ( surely someone is playing games with us and giving us this lovely weather knowing that we are going to cop it big time up north!!!).

Geared up nicely by the lovely people at The Pedlar. Actually missed vital roads and turn-offs in our initial hour, but always rectifiable and we eventually were riding blissfully on a defined bike lane towards our destination.

After 2 1/4 Hrs,we were rolling freely down the hill to the "park in a quarry," 150 metres from the park entrance when Lorraine's bike did a sudden jerk, back wheel came up and she flew over the handlebars and landed sprawled out on her tummy on the road. You can imagine what went through my head.

A young cyclist stopped to help. Lorri regained her breath and was eventually able to stand. Nothing broken. After a little more recovery time we actually continued our roll into the gardens and went to the first aid centre. All staff were wonderful. Ice packs were applied. A small wound cleaned. We asked for a wheel chair. We had lunch and then I pushed Lorri around most of the gardens. Where there were hills she walked. She was able to keep ice on her thigh but stretch the muscle by walking a little. We managed nicely! The gardens are indeed impressive, employing 500 staff.

Obviously we did not ride back but caught a taxi.

After a quick meal, including a stiff drink for both of us, we have returned to our unit to recuperate. It could have been far worse...but it wasn't.

Tomorrow we leave Beautiful Victoria and fly to Sitka. For me, this is where the real discovery holiday will start. But tonight, the bed will be extra comfy. Cheers. K

Blissfully riding along

Had to park her in the shade when I wanted to take a picture!

It was actually a fun day. Lorraine may feel a little less jolly tomorrow!

 

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