About a month ago I watched the Cairns Ironman and the Port Douglas Triathlon. We set up our camping chairs beside the course (with Megan and the kids.)
For the triathlon there were bunches of competitors of all talent levels, first riding past our point and later when we moved into town for a watch they were running past. Well not everyone was running but they were doing their best.
As I watched competitors achieve their goals I must say I was touched. Megan and I were both touched. It was motivating and inspiring. Their were elderly people shuffling along the beach, larger fellas trudging and plenty of athletes having a red hot crack.
We really loved the notion that these people had all set a goal. No matter what their condition or past, they were going to do the Triathlon. So impressed.
Yesterday, I was able to watch my children. As I watched them I was amazed in the same way with what they were achieving. We went Jungle surfing at Cape Tribulation, QLD. This is a series of Zip lines ( flying foxes) through the rain forest canopy, sometimes as high as 24 metres off the ground.
They handles it with class and achievement. I wonder if i will always be amazed by them. I expect I will forever be in awe of them all. Here is a quick clip of my 4 year old, Judd enjoying his adventure.
What a fearless kid!
