Travelling in the time of Coronavirus 8 – Home in Australia

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Egret hunting in Koroit Creek

Free as a bird

After 14 days locked in the Gilded Cage of enforced quarantine

It was such a relief to be out in the fresh air and sunshine

On my bicycle

On my favourite loop around the bay

Pelicans fishing and looking across Hobsons Bay

And then time to get the Mighty Breva on the Road

On the Great Ocean Road

With a mate

Over the last 10 or so years I have avoided the Great Ocean Road as a ride

The road has become blocked with tourists coaches heading for the main attractions along the road

So I had missed the grand vistas looking along the cliffs and across the ocean

The bike in the rhythm of the winding road as it winds along the cliff face, and through the forests

But this day the roads were empty, the sun shone upon me and the joy of riding this magnificent piece of road was one again enjoyed unhindered.

 

13 thoughts on “Travelling in the time of Coronavirus 8 – Home in Australia

  1. eastgoeseast – Berlin, Germany – I moved east to Berlin, Germany from the east coast of the US quite a long time ago. I started riding motorcycles not long after. The intention of this blog is to express some thoughts about motorcycles (and other two-wheeled modes of transportation) and things connected to them.
    eastgoeseast says:

    Glad you made it home in one piece ( no pun intended) and can enjoy some of the magnificent scenery near home. Stay healthy!

  2. Thanks, it was best thing to do in the end. Hopefully things will resolve itself over the next year and I can resume my European adventure then

  3. Jude – South Dell, Ness, Isle of Lewis, Scotland – Hello Visitors I'm Jude, a writer and dreamer. I live in the Outer Hebrides on Lewis 'living on the edge' as they call it on the north west coast of the Island, gazing out at the denim blue Atlantic. Wild winds and horizontal rain! I have a lot of hobbies and a passion for motorcycling. I'm probably a Pagan. I hope you enjoy some of my scribbles and thoughts! You can find my books here: https://www.judethompsonauthor.co.uk/
    Jude says:

    Strong overtones of freedom in this post Mick! Glad you’re free again and on the road. xx

  4. A ride around the GOR without tourists. Nice. I was looking for destinations for a much needed ride.

    1. From Airies Inlet through to Princetown think we passed 3 cars. Still no where to stay yet unfortunately

      1. Yes it is but I think I will get another ride along there soon. Mmm not as spooky as London with no people. That was really spooky. Let me know if your coming for a ride.

  5. BillboardVagabond – The vagaries of life through a 38-year-old prism and innuendo about varied opinions, books, movies, travelogues, sports and general mish-mash to keep me busy. Savvy?
    BillboardVagabond says:

    Makes me want to buy a motorcycle myself. Loved the scenery. Thanks and much appreciated for sharing

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