So today was a transitional day and I spent most of it in a car on the M31. I began my day in Albury with a nice breakfast with my Airbnb host Brian. I briefly met his wife Sally the night before but she had already left for work by the time I woke.
After breakfast I spent some time booking my flight to New Zealand and taking care of some other travel “business” (I like my new line of “business”, ha ha), then it was off on the open road.
Sadly there was not too much to report from today. The drive, although a bit long (close to 6 hours) was pleasant. The last 1.5 hours was definitely the best as i traveled the Great Ocean Road from Geelong to Sugarloaf (my destination for the evening). Unfortunately I arrived in the area after dark so I did not get the fantastic views that this road offers; however, because it was night and there are very few idiots (seriously) who travel this crazy, winding road after dark I pretty much had the road to myself. So it was time for Stephen to “play”.
Being from the mountains and having grown up with crazy, winding roads I LOVE to drive them. Of course the only small potential downside was the 300′ cliffs the plunge straight into the Southern Ocean…but that’s all part of the challenge. 🙂 This drive reminded a lot of driving Hwy. 1 in Northern California.
Anyway, long story short I arrived at my room around 10 PM safe and sound.
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Todd Kleinman says:
Magical is the word that I use to describe Australia.
I miss it so much!!
TK
Unknown says:
I am guessing that you will be in Melbourne on Thursday. (Did I win?) Maybe ask some Australians for superlatives… they have colorful lingo. So jealous. Australia is on my bucket list. ENJOY!