It was nice to be out despite the rain. It rarely rains continuously like that though, I've been caught out in it before, you get wet for a bit then it stops & you dry out again very quickly. I have heard of Goretex Jacques, but for how often I'd need it it would be sitting in the cupboard most of the year. I did have a plastic shopping bag with me so used that to cover my chest when the wind picked up. When we first moved to Oz I never wore jeans for the first 3 or 4 years. But the old body has become a accustomed to it now. I spend a lot more time riding in the heat so my gear is more suited for that now.
& yes Pepsi the abundance of places to sit on a rock to stare into space is fantastic, just need a bit of mozzie repellant at times!! What are the bugs like where you are?
The local bike shop I go to does now have some nice RST Jackets & Trousers in since a couple of riders past through from Melbourne raving about them. If they are well vented they could be on the Santa list!! Cheers Fella's.