Wednesday, May 21, 2014

21 May - South Gippsland


Our glorious autumn weather continues and is currently setting 'all time' weather records for this time of the year. Knowing that some awful weather is just around the corner provided enough motivation to fire up the VT750 and head to South Gippsland over the Strzeleckis. First stop was Yarram to stock up the freezer with some goodies from the Yarram Bakery, and a fuel stop for the bike.

Then, west along the South Gippsland Highway, past the wind generators at Toora and then on to Meeniyan before turning back into the hills and towards home via Boolarra and Morwell.

One sign of the unusually warm weather is that the bike is now totally covered in dead bugs and it looks like I'll have quite a cleaning job to do tomorrow. Can't believe we're only a week or so from the start of winter and I was actually a bit too warm in the thermals.

Total Distance 220km
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  1. UnknownMay 23, 2014 at 4:21 AM

    Theo:

    That is a stunning monochrome photo you posted. Do you generally buy fresh baked goods and then freeze them ? they wouldn't be fresh anymore.

    I am feeling so sorry that Winter is around the corner. We are just coming into our Riding season with hopefully warmer weather to come . . .

    bob
    A weekend photographer or Riding the Wet Coast

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    1. SteveMay 23, 2014 at 11:42 PM

      Haha Bob our winter is probably about as warm as your summer riding.

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    2. UnknownMay 24, 2014 at 1:42 AM

      Steve:

      I was not trying to rub it in but now, you've got me . . .

      bob
      A weekend photographer or Riding the Wet Coast


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  2. Theo van der MeulenMay 23, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    Hi Bob, the Yarram bakery makes outstanding vegetable pasties (veggies in a flaky pastry case), which freeze very well and then make a quick convenient light meal. Hope your foot heals well enough to enjoy the coming riding season.

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    1. UnknownMay 24, 2014 at 1:47 AM

      Theo:

      This is not a big riding year for me but I have another big trip planned for next year. This year I am going a great distance but on 4 wheels.

      I think I am nearly back to normal and I just have to be careful not to stress my foot. For the past few years I have taken extra medication just in case I need to use it

      That's probably a good idea with the freezing. You could take it in hot weather and by noon it would be ready for lunch

      If your Winter is like our Summer then I am very envious

      bob
      A weekend photographer or Riding the Wet Coast


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