Training Log Archive: blairtrewin

Palmerville remains probably the most difficult of the 17 Australian long-term temperature stations that I have yet to visit, but the perils of the trip will be reduced somewhat now that the property managers are safely in jail.

Had thoughts at various times today of doing the sprint model event, more for something to do than because it seemed particularly important or relevant (there's usually not a lot to distinguish one urban sprint model area from another), but was dissuaded by today's generally miserable weather. The day still managed to disappear regardless. Tomorrow's forecast is not much better; there may be a bit of bare rock and I'm wondering if having spikes on the rock is worth the annoyance of having them on the pavement. Will make up my mind in the morning (possibly after hearing reports from the field, as I'm a relatively late starter). Will also try to remember to pick up the map from the right course this year.

During the course of our wanderings through central Gothenburg this afternoon, we encountered what appeared to be a skinhead/fascist/neo-Nazi rally (whose numbers were as minimal as their Australian counterparts). I must look more Swedish than I thought I did because they seemed very keen to thrust literature into my hand on the subject of keeping foreigners out of Sweden.

Forgot to mention my Swedish pizza experience last night: pineapple, banana, peanuts and curry sauce.