Squizzy
Long Timer
Could not make Glitch's easter trip, but had the Thursday off, so decided to have an overnighter Thursday/Friday. Also wanted to try the Aldi tent I bought last year and the Helinox cot bed I just bought
https://www.helinox.com.au/helinox-cot-one.php
Left about 8 Thursday morning, bit misty in the Yarra Valley
The fog and mist followed me all the way to Bonnie Doon where I had a comfort stop. Mansfield was very busy as expected and continued across to Whitfield, then the Rose River rd to Myrtleford.
Nearly got cleaned up by a police 4wd coming out into the town, but he was busy chasing another 4wd with a van.
Decided to go up to Hotham, road was very nice with not much traffic to contend with.
Not too chilly at the top.
Found a nice camping spot 25k before Omeo, Victoria Falls.
There used to be a mine and hydro electric scheme here many years ago. The falls were about 5 k further on so I did not get there.
Anyway, the cot bed was excellent, no sore back in the morning and it packed up quite well. As far as the tent goes, I think it would make a great summer tent, plenty of ventilation, which is great in warmer weather! It was a bit brisk in the morning.
Left around 9 and down the the Great Alpine Rd. Bairnsdale was crazy with traffic going the other way. Went across to Lindenow and through the forest to Briagalong. Been some fires through here a while ago.
Regrowth was good to see.
It started raining at Boisdale.
Went home through Maffra, Heyfield, Willow Grove the across to Noojee. They have fixed up the road from Willow Grove to Noojee, so no potholes for a while.
Got home about 5. Nice ride of around 830k. Will keep the cot bed and the Aldi tent for summer use only!
https://www.helinox.com.au/helinox-cot-one.php
Left about 8 Thursday morning, bit misty in the Yarra Valley
The fog and mist followed me all the way to Bonnie Doon where I had a comfort stop. Mansfield was very busy as expected and continued across to Whitfield, then the Rose River rd to Myrtleford.
Nearly got cleaned up by a police 4wd coming out into the town, but he was busy chasing another 4wd with a van.
Decided to go up to Hotham, road was very nice with not much traffic to contend with.
Not too chilly at the top.
Found a nice camping spot 25k before Omeo, Victoria Falls.
There used to be a mine and hydro electric scheme here many years ago. The falls were about 5 k further on so I did not get there.
Anyway, the cot bed was excellent, no sore back in the morning and it packed up quite well. As far as the tent goes, I think it would make a great summer tent, plenty of ventilation, which is great in warmer weather! It was a bit brisk in the morning.
Left around 9 and down the the Great Alpine Rd. Bairnsdale was crazy with traffic going the other way. Went across to Lindenow and through the forest to Briagalong. Been some fires through here a while ago.
Regrowth was good to see.
It started raining at Boisdale.
Went home through Maffra, Heyfield, Willow Grove the across to Noojee. They have fixed up the road from Willow Grove to Noojee, so no potholes for a while.
Got home about 5. Nice ride of around 830k. Will keep the cot bed and the Aldi tent for summer use only!