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50kms into the trip. But I went from strength to strength and it was a great way to see Europe. We carried all our gear in two panniers on the back of the bikes. We never knew where we were going to stay at night but there are so many places along the cycle trails that are geared to taking in cyclists. The information available on the trails is great. You really can't get lost. There was always an information site as we entered each town. If you go on a guided tour, you're forced to go at the group's pace. But doing it our way, every day was an adventure. You got to see everyday life in a foreign country whilst enjoying the sunshine. I wish, at age 21, I'd had the wisdom I've gained now from having breast cancer. I tell others to get their priorities right in life. But although not everybody can drop their work and go travelling like we did, everyone can go for a walk along the beach or do a tramp through the bush or go out to a movie with friends. Don't get held up by the things that don't matter. Breast cancer itself doesn't seem to tell you that there is anything wrong with you. It's the treatment that can make you feel sick in the early stages. After six years I still get hot flushes and sore joints from the medication but it is the lesser of the two evils. I forget that there is anything wrong so much so, that I forget to go and make the most of life. I knew a woman who had breast cancer and had no support; no family, no friends, no children. She'd have her treatment then go home alone to her cold house and have to cook her own meal. I belong to Sweet Louise - a group which is enormously supportive of women with secondary breast cancer. They do everything to make the process more bearable. They give you vouchers to treat yourself to things such as massage, or to get some home help or to get psychological support. And they have group meetings where women can share with others in the same situation. I love what they do to support women in this situation. I was not living my life to its fullest before breast cancer. I was far too absorbed in my work. I went back to teaching Japanese for six months last year. The money will go towards our next trip. life to its fullest before breast cancer. I was far too absorbed in my work." "I was not living my Rod is retired so we have time to spend together. We have the ability to enjoy life in one of the greatest little countries in the world. When you travel, it's always nice to come back here. I never thought I'd say that when I was young but as I've gotten older, I realise what a great country and what great services we have here. Read more about Jenny's trip on her blog www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/ shorttrip2011 Jenny Short It was scary, it was really disappointing… but my advice is not to dwell upon it, you've just got to beat it. Jo. Breast Cancer fighter