Well for all those people who have been following us, I have finally got around to putting up some of the photos from the trip.
Hope they make sense.
Regards
Tim & Geri.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
All over bar the cleanup
Well we made it. 6829 km later we pulled back into the driveway in McCarthy street, to the welcome arms if two dogs who had forgotten both of us.
The first order of business was unpack the bike, turn on the airconditioner and have a shower to get of the sweat and grim from today.
The highway from Toowoomba to Bundaberg was hot, at times touching 37 degrees. Many stops were required to put the water back in and wake up.
The next thing to do is finish the blog and put up the photos. This will be tomorrows job as today, I need a rest.
The first order of business was unpack the bike, turn on the airconditioner and have a shower to get of the sweat and grim from today.
The highway from Toowoomba to Bundaberg was hot, at times touching 37 degrees. Many stops were required to put the water back in and wake up.
The next thing to do is finish the blog and put up the photos. This will be tomorrows job as today, I need a rest.
The final day
Well here we are on the final day of the ride. We are heading from Warwick to home in one final push.
Yesterday we left Dubbo early and headed north. We left the highway taking another GPS shortcut. This one proved to be worth it, but luckily we were following cars, as the first tine on the trip we saw quite a few wallabies.
After travelling most if the morning we found the signee were looking for - WELCOME TO QUEENSLAND, and we finally hot back te hour we had lost all those days ago when we entered NSW. Bloody day light savings!
From here to Warwick was mostly uneventfull, although both of us were really starting to feel te heat, which made both of us tired, nut as we had gained the extra time, we didn't need to rush and stoppped and many of the roadside stops.
Getting close to Warwick we had a run in with another Prado driver. These to me are the new Volvo drivers. Geri got me to calm down and we followed him all the way into town. If you heading to Warwick watch out for a gun metal grey Prado with personnalised plates.
Well as I said, today's the last push, so tonight photos and the final blog. Till then sports fans.
Yesterday we left Dubbo early and headed north. We left the highway taking another GPS shortcut. This one proved to be worth it, but luckily we were following cars, as the first tine on the trip we saw quite a few wallabies.
After travelling most if the morning we found the signee were looking for - WELCOME TO QUEENSLAND, and we finally hot back te hour we had lost all those days ago when we entered NSW. Bloody day light savings!
From here to Warwick was mostly uneventfull, although both of us were really starting to feel te heat, which made both of us tired, nut as we had gained the extra time, we didn't need to rush and stoppped and many of the roadside stops.
Getting close to Warwick we had a run in with another Prado driver. These to me are the new Volvo drivers. Geri got me to calm down and we followed him all the way into town. If you heading to Warwick watch out for a gun metal grey Prado with personnalised plates.
Well as I said, today's the last push, so tonight photos and the final blog. Till then sports fans.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Longer than you think
After leaving the boat successfully we headed pulled over to pack the bike and plan the way forward.
Unfortunately every destination we plugged into the GPS took us straight through the heart of Melbourne, and during morning peak hour, this was not a good idea.
We eventually made our way back to the boat and decided to follow the street signs instead. Again not a good idea. The plan that worked was blind luck. On finding the Hume we also found a side wind of about 70 kph. This combined with the trucks made for interesting riding that wears you out quickly, and after the late night on the boat, the stops were frequent.
Eventually we left Victoria and crossed into NSW, stopping for the night in Narrandera.
The next morning I let Geri sleep in and we ended up leaving around 9:30 with the aim to made Tenterfield. A quick lunch at Parkes became a trip to the telescope. We got talking to a couple who recently moved to Tasmania and gave us sone great tips if we were to do the same. Before we knew it, the kiosk was closing for the day, and we still had a long, long way to go. The decision was made - Dubbo for the night followed by a day at the zoo.
Again I let Geri sleep in and we got to the Zoo at around 10.
We started to ride and Geri thought it would be a good idea to walk since we hadn't any exercise for a while. By luch we were feeling the heat and had only gone 1 k of the nearly 6 k's! Back to the bike and try again. The temp on the bike registered 40 degrees. We eventually made it round and enjoyed it, but if you plan to see the zoo, do it on a cooler day. We now have the air conditioner set on 18 and are not venturing outside till it is cooler.
The plan now is to make Warwick tomorrow night via Moree rather than Tamworth, then from there to home Tuesday morning.
Very close now!
Unfortunately every destination we plugged into the GPS took us straight through the heart of Melbourne, and during morning peak hour, this was not a good idea.
We eventually made our way back to the boat and decided to follow the street signs instead. Again not a good idea. The plan that worked was blind luck. On finding the Hume we also found a side wind of about 70 kph. This combined with the trucks made for interesting riding that wears you out quickly, and after the late night on the boat, the stops were frequent.
Eventually we left Victoria and crossed into NSW, stopping for the night in Narrandera.
The next morning I let Geri sleep in and we ended up leaving around 9:30 with the aim to made Tenterfield. A quick lunch at Parkes became a trip to the telescope. We got talking to a couple who recently moved to Tasmania and gave us sone great tips if we were to do the same. Before we knew it, the kiosk was closing for the day, and we still had a long, long way to go. The decision was made - Dubbo for the night followed by a day at the zoo.
Again I let Geri sleep in and we got to the Zoo at around 10.
We started to ride and Geri thought it would be a good idea to walk since we hadn't any exercise for a while. By luch we were feeling the heat and had only gone 1 k of the nearly 6 k's! Back to the bike and try again. The temp on the bike registered 40 degrees. We eventually made it round and enjoyed it, but if you plan to see the zoo, do it on a cooler day. We now have the air conditioner set on 18 and are not venturing outside till it is cooler.
The plan now is to make Warwick tomorrow night via Moree rather than Tamworth, then from there to home Tuesday morning.
Very close now!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
And back to Devonport
Well we have made is successfully through the wilds of Tasmania, successfully navigated the twisting, winding roads and managed to have the times of our lives.
We spent quite a bit of time in Stanley as i is a beautiful place. We looked around the town before heading out to the highcroft house overlooking the town and nut.
We saw some of the photos of the place before it was restored.
This is another must see place, and we will be back again as soon as we can.
We will spend the afternoon looking around Devonport before making our way to the boat sometime around 6:30 tonight.
We have had a fantastic holiday and learnt some things as we went.
Once we reach Melbourne the idea is to push as far as we can each day to make it to Bundy as soon as we can. While we both had a great time, being the only one who can ride the bike has been tiring.
The next time we come to Tassie, we will either hire a car or (god forbid) hire a camper van(yuck), and will take it slower to hopefully see even more of this place.
We spent quite a bit of time in Stanley as i is a beautiful place. We looked around the town before heading out to the highcroft house overlooking the town and nut.
We saw some of the photos of the place before it was restored.
This is another must see place, and we will be back again as soon as we can.
We will spend the afternoon looking around Devonport before making our way to the boat sometime around 6:30 tonight.
We have had a fantastic holiday and learnt some things as we went.
Once we reach Melbourne the idea is to push as far as we can each day to make it to Bundy as soon as we can. While we both had a great time, being the only one who can ride the bike has been tiring.
The next time we come to Tassie, we will either hire a car or (god forbid) hire a camper van(yuck), and will take it slower to hopefully see even more of this place.
Last Night in Tassie
Well this is it sports fans - our last night in Tasmania. We have had an amazing time.
Tonight we staying in the shadows of the Nut at Stanley.
Their is so much to see and do around here, that we decided to make as much time as possible here.
We left Strahan late after the very late night with the Penguins, and made our way through some forest country that changed with each corner.
Stopping at waratah to see the waterfall in the middle of the town was well worth it and both of us have fallen in love with this part of the country, or any part that is a small town. The lady who runs the cafe came to Tassie for a holiday 18 months ago and hasn't left yet. Her husband is from Cordalba and she didn't think we would ever have heard of it - what a small world. (for those who don't know, Cordalba is between Apple Tree Creek and Bundy.
After lunch we travelled to Stanley for the walk over the nut. Very much worth it, even if we did cheat by taking the chair lift.
As a treat for our last night in Tassie, we have treated ourselves to not only a room with a spa, but nearly 1/2 a kilo of beautiful Tasmania Crayfish. (I wonder what the poor people are doing)
Back on the mainland soon.
Tim & Geri.
Tonight we staying in the shadows of the Nut at Stanley.
Their is so much to see and do around here, that we decided to make as much time as possible here.
We left Strahan late after the very late night with the Penguins, and made our way through some forest country that changed with each corner.
Stopping at waratah to see the waterfall in the middle of the town was well worth it and both of us have fallen in love with this part of the country, or any part that is a small town. The lady who runs the cafe came to Tassie for a holiday 18 months ago and hasn't left yet. Her husband is from Cordalba and she didn't think we would ever have heard of it - what a small world. (for those who don't know, Cordalba is between Apple Tree Creek and Bundy.
After lunch we travelled to Stanley for the walk over the nut. Very much worth it, even if we did cheat by taking the chair lift.
As a treat for our last night in Tassie, we have treated ourselves to not only a room with a spa, but nearly 1/2 a kilo of beautiful Tasmania Crayfish. (I wonder what the poor people are doing)
Back on the mainland soon.
Tim & Geri.
On the high seas
We spent the day off the bike first off touring the Gordon river then finding the Fairy Penguins on one of the islands.
THe first tour was the Gordon River tour which goes out the heads through Hells Gate for a look then back up the harbour and up the Gordon River. We have heaps of photos which I will put up (more than likely now when we get back to Bundy) but the tour was really well done. They stop twice - once on Sara Island (the setting for the book For the Term or His Natural Life) which is full of amazing stories of killings torture and revenge, then on to a wilderness stop. Lunch is put on at this time and the feed even left me full.
When we got back we had a look around Strahan, where I picked up a really nice piece of Huon Pine which will become a cheese board (hopefully!)
At 7:30 we were off to see the Penguins which are found on a small island in the harbour. This is a smaller group of only 8 people at a time, and we found it really great fun.
We got so close to the little guys, and apparently I have a real talent for spotting fairies!
THe first tour was the Gordon River tour which goes out the heads through Hells Gate for a look then back up the harbour and up the Gordon River. We have heaps of photos which I will put up (more than likely now when we get back to Bundy) but the tour was really well done. They stop twice - once on Sara Island (the setting for the book For the Term or His Natural Life) which is full of amazing stories of killings torture and revenge, then on to a wilderness stop. Lunch is put on at this time and the feed even left me full.
When we got back we had a look around Strahan, where I picked up a really nice piece of Huon Pine which will become a cheese board (hopefully!)
At 7:30 we were off to see the Penguins which are found on a small island in the harbour. This is a smaller group of only 8 people at a time, and we found it really great fun.
We got so close to the little guys, and apparently I have a real talent for spotting fairies!
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