Day 19 - Bright - Australia Gold Fields, Grampians and Great Ocean Road plus The 7 Peaks

November 16, 2019

Day 19 - Bright

The Red Stag and Emu Farm

The scheduled ride for today was to go back up to Mt Hotham but after 2 days of climbing I decided to pass and do an easier ride in the warmth of the lower levels. I was joined by 4 others and we rode to a deer and emu farm that also had a lovely restaurant. Only the heartiest of our group took on the challenge of the climb that was another very long, tough climb back up to Mt Hotham where I photographed my bike in the snow. We, on the other hand, had a lovely “noodle” ride and enjoyed a great lunch with wine. We had a charcuterie tray to start with sausages made of emu, venison and kangaroo. We also had potato wedges with the tray. Ron had an emu burger while a venison pizza was shared. After lunch that included 2 glasses of wine we stayed on the rail trail back to Bright. Tomorrow we are back on the road for our last 2 rides of the tour.

I had to have a goat fix so this little girl let me hold it.

The view from the terrace where we enjoyed our lunch.

This sign was outside the women’s washroom.

Another goat that I called Murphy and if my dog Murphy does not start behaving he can be replaced by a goat.

Four of the five plus a goat at our lunch stop.

Today's ride: 45 km (28 miles)
Total: 153 km (95 miles)

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