Day 18 Emmdale Roadhouse to Bush Camp

This leg nothing seems to be going our way at all. First the roads stayed closed so we have had to travel the bitumen but then maybe that has worked out for the best. If anything could go wrong it will on this trip. This morning we have 3 riders who have tested positive for Covid and 3 who tested negative but have flu like symptoms. After much deliberation we have decided to complete the ride at Cobar. Unfortunately we do not feel it is in the riders best interest to continue with something like this hanging over their heads. All riders understand our decision and will start organising their transport home. Today has ended up very cold and what we hoped would be a tailwind turned overnight to be another headwind. Everybody is down due to the news and the decision. The mood is somber, and I feel so sorry for them as this is their holiday which most have been hanging out for since Covid started and following all the bloody drawn out lockdowns. Also Collis was very excited in taking them up the Darling River and he has really been looking forward to it and then his dream ride was squashed with all the rain and floods. It is such a pity in many ways. We have spent the day informing those riders who were going to join us in Bourke - Alf, Peter and Lyn. They are now all aware. Now to cancel all the booked accommodation. We have 4 positive riders now so I’m glad we have made the decision we have. Up till now two riders have managed to ride for the last two days as they are feeling reasonable. The four have been told that they should ride tomorrow if they feel up to it as Collis is being put at risk of catching covid if they ride in the car when it was unnecessary. Bush camp dinner tonight was spaghetti bolognese followed by pear crumble with cream.

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