Date:- 22 October 2010
Distance:- 45.58 Km
Distance to Date:- 13208 Km
Start:- Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park
Finish:- Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
Comment:- In bed by 9.30 pm last night and had a good night. Up about 6.30 am, a slow breakfast, packed and on the road by 8.30 am.
It was a beautiful morning with the sun shining, no wind at this stage and a good road. Met a cyclist coming towards me and it was Tony who said he would more than likely be out on a training run. We both ended up at Aireys Inlet, Tony doing it a bit easier than me. We were joined at the coffee shop by Pam, Tony’s wife, and we enjoyed a coffee together.
Back on the road and a couple of hills latter I arrived in Anglesea, found the local bakery and ordered a pie, sausage roll and a drink.
While I was there I had a surprise visit from Ian C. from Geelong.
Had a relaxing half hour or so with Ian before I had to face the inevitable, the long hill out of Anglesea.
Back on the road and slowly up the hill into a head wind. A north easterly wind of about 5 - 10 kts had settled in. Even on the flat I had to work that little bit harder till I turned right for Torquay. I arrived in Torquay about 2 pm. Found the caravan park, booked in and set up.
As I was booking in Alison from the Bellarine Times rang and we organised a get together. She arrived and took a couple of photos and will organise a formal interview next week.
While I was doing my Blog in the camp kitchen my phone went off and it was Evon who paid me a surprise visit. We had coffee together before she had to return back to Geelong.
I had also received a call from Jill who welcomed me back to Geelong. Jill and Stuart are coming down tonight for tea. I am looking forward to that.
Tomorrow I will ride home. It’s a happy day in some respects, sad in another that my journey comes to an end. It has been an incredible journey and I have enjoyed every minute of it. There were a few lonely moments but they were outweighed by good times.
People have suggested I put a book together. I am not a journalist or the like. If anyone has any advice please get in touch with me.
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Congratulations!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so thrilled for you that you have completed such an epic adventure
Yes it has to be documented somehow - even if its just for the family and hopefully there is some way that you can turn your blog into something that isnt electronic for your children and grandchildren to come - I'm sure there is the technology out there so please dont let this bit of family history disappear into the ether - you are totally amazing and I hope you enjoy your homecoming very much - well done - you are a hero
xxxx
Liz
(Nicoles friend)
Whats that little bit at the bottom with no black line round it ???
ReplyDeleteGo again, Go again; just turn around and go the other direction.
ReplyDeleteWell done Geoff, fantastic effort cycling around Australia. Thanks for keeping us entertained with your daily updates. I'm guessing you have a heap of photos that you haven't put up on the blog so it would be great if you put them online when you get the chance.
Safe trip home tomorrow,
Don.
well geoff we welcome you back home and congratulations on such a magnificent task you have done not many would have untertaken the journey that you have completed i hope you have a wonderful last leg of your journey home i did suggest to Phil to get on his bike and join you foe your last leg but i got a ????? look but anyway we hope to catch up with you soon enjoy your last leg and have a wonderfull homecoming with your family
ReplyDeletewell geoff we welcome you back home and congratulations on such a magnificent task you have done not many would have untertaken the journey that you have completed i hope you have a wonderful last leg of your journey home i did suggest to Phil to get on his bike and join you foe your last leg but i got a ????? look but anyway we hope to catch up with you soon enjoy your last leg and have a wonderfull homecoming with your family
ReplyDeleteWell done Geoff you have accomplished a massive trip on your bike one that not just anyone can do. You are an inspiration to all. Your family would be very proud of you. Best wishes the girl from the fish n chip shop Friday night.
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