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Leaving the coastal town of Bridport, I head slightly inland to catch the Bridport Road eastwards to George Town. The road is relatively flat, with only a slight headwind ๐ฌ๏ธ As previously, road kill remains the theme of the day. A 20 to 30 kg lump of Wombat is going to stink, as does…
After a glorious two nights rest at the Weldborough Hotel ๐จ (camping though!), Iโm pointed in the direction of a track that circumnavigates a lot of unnecessary road to Legerwood. Itโs the most direct route Iโm told. As before, Iโm a tad weary of dirt tracks! Will the rear rack handle any more corrugations?…
John escorted me to the perimeter of Hobart City. It was a genuine pleasure ๐ to follow someone without having to stop and browse a map. We still managed to get lost, though! Missing the turn-off for the Downing Point Bridge. The smaller of the two bridges ๐ ๐ spanning the Derwent River. I…
Pat has been grand company, sad to say cheerio. Perhaps another time buddy? ๐๐ป I roll out in-trepidation from Seven Mile Beach campsite with new rubber beneath my wheels (tyres) and an air of something on the horizon. Another bicycle journey begins ๐ฆ๐บ Iโve a 25km cycle to Hobart city centre. My only obstacle…
The flight was uneventful ๐ซ As we like it! Jetstar was pleasant enough to fly with, considering all the horror stories one hereโs about no-frills airlines.No complaints from me. I had seven hours to kill at Melbourne Tullamarine airport during the night. Cash acquired from an ATM and found a quiet corner in a…
So onto the main highway back to Christchurch. I say highway ๐ฃ๏ธ it’s a normal road, but for New Zealand this is a highway! I can’t believe Iโm about to complete my first-large-bicycle-tour. Itโs all pretty uneventful as I head southwards. My next camp spot is the large domain ground of Culverden. Tucked up…