We had requested everyone to pack most of their things and keep all their bags together and give it to us last night. Didn't quite work out the way I had planned as a few riders don't like to follow directions if it doesn't suit them. Oh well, this is the last day. Found out at last night's briefing that Richard has seen his Kangaroos so he can go back to Ireland a happy man. Collis and Lorraine gave very clear instructions in last night's briefing and Jerry was prepared to lead them in. We felt we had all under control. We were meeting at Frankston McDonalds for morning tea. We didn't plan on us not being able to find a car space big enough for the truck and trailer, which left us driving around in circles before we decided to park illegally out the front. By the time we got into McDonalds the riders had bought themselves their morning tea. Bugger!! Sorry guys, it wasn't planned!
From here we headed to Mordialloc with Melanie leading down Nepean Highway. Another group gathering here where my great mate Karen arrived to welcome everyone home. Then Jerry led them down Beach Road and we all met again at the Mentone Hotel- this has been a slow crawl home. We eventually arrived at our destination, greeted by our family and some of the riders' families, in time for some photo opportunities before heading down the road for a well deserved lunch.
The journey of a lifetime, one that will probably not be repeated by any of these participants or our company (not this route anyway) has come to an end. There were lots of tears as everyone started to realise exactly what they had achieved. Very emotional time for all of us. Hopefully some life long friendships have been established with happy memories of a great holiday and adventure.
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