It was a well worn path along the Lions Road over the Border Ranges back into Queensland.
Back into the Sunshine State on the first day of winter in Australia
It’s amazing that no matter how often a route is travelled there is something new to find.
The first find was Goomeri on the western side of the Great Divide.
The pear danish would rival any patisserie in the world and the Goomeri emporium and saddlery a blast from the past.
But my aim was the sea again.
To 1770, named after the year of Cooks landing, was where I came back to the Pacific.
Back at the long sandy beaches and the fisherman casting into the sea after Australian Salmon
Sunrise heralded the dawn of a glorious day.
Perfect for some sight seeing on the estuary
Or a walk in the coastal forest
And good weather even for a swim.
Ah nice to be in warm water.
And heading north in winter
Beautiful Queensland. What else can you say?
Especially at this time of year.
So jealous Mic! Of the warmth and the freedom! Hopefully we’ll be up that way around August. In the meantime we’ll organise a catchup with Mary stuck at home (or maybe she’s off travelling as well). Cheers Pauline and Swanny xx
Hi Pauline and Swanny, yes that all sounds good. Hopefully all improves in Melbourne soon.
Would have loved to get to Seventeen Seventy.
You can’t do it all. Always a good reason to do another ride up north again!!!. I went up to Cooktown in 2015 so this is filling in some of the places I missed that trip.
You lucky bastard!! Still cold here in Melbourne and itching to go for a ride once we are set free. Went riding with Leon a few weeks ago (before lockdown) via Heathcote. Less than 8 weeks before I head off for the Black Dog ride (touch wood). Also, will have had my 2nd shot by then so they should let me through to NSW, Qld., and NT. Haven’t decided which way I will come back from Alice though. Qld seems like it could be an option rather than straight down into cold old SA and Vic. Anyway, stay safe….enjoy!!
Peter
Happy to give you some thoughts on the route back. When do you actually come back Peter?
I leave Alice on Monday 16th August and can either go straight down to SA or back across to Qld (although much longer). I’ll see how I’m feeling once in Alice!
Peter