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Donga
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raisethe wrote:
> raisethe wrote:
>
> Many thanks for the wide range of responses. I hadn't thought of the
> sunburnt neck issue, although I have a sunhat from my last trip.
>
> What exactly is a fold-up raffia bucket hat?
>
> Without wishing to re-ignite the helmet debate, I would just point out
> that I only cycle at 8 mph, hardly faster than a ped, so a fall at that
> speed is unlikely to result in a head first landing.
>
> Perhaps I'll risk it without one and see how it goes - I can always
> play the dumb tourist if stopped by the police. Mind you, having
> already been fleeced once having to buy an Aussie visa, I don't really
> fancy giving your government any more bucks in the form of a fine!
>
> (To avoid abusive replies, I would point out that I am more than happy
> to spend plenty in your shops, motels, bars etc).
Mate, if you're a bloke and you're wearing a fold-up raffia bucket hat,
you won't have to do any extra to play the dumb tourist! Except a nice
Laura Ashley hat band - that would do the trick. ;-)
Donga
> raisethe wrote:
>
> Many thanks for the wide range of responses. I hadn't thought of the
> sunburnt neck issue, although I have a sunhat from my last trip.
>
> What exactly is a fold-up raffia bucket hat?
>
> Without wishing to re-ignite the helmet debate, I would just point out
> that I only cycle at 8 mph, hardly faster than a ped, so a fall at that
> speed is unlikely to result in a head first landing.
>
> Perhaps I'll risk it without one and see how it goes - I can always
> play the dumb tourist if stopped by the police. Mind you, having
> already been fleeced once having to buy an Aussie visa, I don't really
> fancy giving your government any more bucks in the form of a fine!
>
> (To avoid abusive replies, I would point out that I am more than happy
> to spend plenty in your shops, motels, bars etc).
Mate, if you're a bloke and you're wearing a fold-up raffia bucket hat,
you won't have to do any extra to play the dumb tourist! Except a nice
Laura Ashley hat band - that would do the trick. ;-)
Donga