April 26, 2021
Lucindale to Penola
I had a great day, the best so far this trip.
The day started out foggy and hence I once again packed up a sopping wet tent fly. The only sound as I rode out was that of the garbage truck doing his rounds. Not everyone gets the public holiday off.
As I rode through Lucindale I pasted by the Lucindale Scout Hall. I had to take a photo for all my scouty friends.
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The day was overcast but no rain and almost no wind. At times it felt like I was the only one wake this morning. I put a podcast on to catch the news and this week's Science Show on the ABC. No Covid19 lock downs in Victoria, good! I cross the border tomorrow. I have my border pass all set to go.
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Forestry is a major industry for Penola . I didn't know this until today. I pasted by many pine and gum tree plantation.
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I saw several Crimson Rosella's and a pair of Black Cockatoo's. They flew off before I could photograph them.
I arrived in Penola at lunch time so I just had to visit the bakery.
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The lovely gentleman at reception gave me a great spot at the Penola Caravan park. He was happy for me to use the power to charge my bike and phone. Plus he put me near a park bench 😃 as there is no camp kitchen
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The Penola information centre doubles as a small museum or history centre. Very interesting display, well worth the visit.
They also directed me to Petticoat Lane. No one seems quite sure how it got its name but one story was because of all the girls born there.
Most of the street is owned by the National Trust due to the historical cottages. The Mary McKillop interpretive centre is also on the corner but I was too late to make it a worthwhile visit, so I focus on the cottages, two of which you can walk through.
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Both cottages shared a fruit and veggie garden. I love looking at veggie gardens and seeing what's growing. There was also a pretty rose garden next door.
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Back to camp for dinner, before it gets to dark. Sunset is at 5:30pm so I like to have finished cooking by then. A cycle touring cookbook convinced me a frying pan would be a useful tool to have. Not exactly sure if I would use it, but with the thought of cheese omelets I bought a small one along. It came into it own tonight fried onions and meat patties. Yum! Salad too, of courses.
Today's ride: 73 km (45 miles)
Total: 494 km (307 miles)
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Good news is today Iām back at work and discover your blog so I do not need to go down to this detail. In that 6 days I imagined you doing it tough, fighting through the elements, dodging danger going where no woman has gone before.
But now I see the photos with coffee and donuts, smiling facing it looks more like an electric reclining arm chair grand tour :)
Great entertainment.
Rob.
3 years ago
I guess this means if my schedule slips you'll know why I'm not at work on the 10th š.
Glad you are enjoying the virtual rode too.
Note: for everyone else Rob is my boss, he's a good guy.
3 years ago
Enjoy the rest of the ride
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3 years ago