Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Spotting Sport Stars and Movie Stars


I did not know that it was possible for the sun to be out for a full 24 hour day but we have been blessed with some sunshine this past week and I am loving it!  With the nice weather we had some adventures out on the bike the past few days spotting sport stars and movie stars along the way.

Today Cherise and I stopped for a coffee in Geraadsbergen after a couple of intervals up the Muur (famous crazy steep cobble climb).  Just as we sat down we saw Robbie McEwen sitting a table away from us.  He had a similar idea of stopping for a coffee/lunch break to enjoy the sunshine.  Having seen him in action at the Post Tour Criterium in Ninove just a few days ago I actually recognized someone famous for once.  After debating the entire time while sitting there whether or not to ask him for a picture he made it easy for us by walking over for a quick chat.  He recognized the Team MTN Qhubeka kit as being from South Africa and kindly asked about our stay here in Beglium.  What a nice guy!

Our second encounter with the famous was also while out riding.  Lying in the grass right next to the road I spotted Bambi or what must have been some very close relatives of the famous animation character.  These along with the South African Nyala are the prettiest antelope/deer I have ever seen.

More adventures to follow soon…

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