A century, a tie at the top, and an unexpected trip to Paris (Stage 4)
Beyond the race itself, we shared a personal twist to our Parisian adventure — less than 24 hours before recording, we were caught off guard by a theft. It was a stressful moment, but the swift response of the French police and the Australian Embassy in France left a strong impression and helped us move forward with the episode.
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