Day off in Eden

I took today, Sunday, off from riding. I stayed at the pub again and went on a bay cruise. I enjoyed the slow paced cruise around the beautiful bay here in Eden. We saw dolphins, penguins, seals and lots of birds, fish and a couple giant rays. The scenery was great all the way around the bay with secluded beaches, rocky points and covered with forest since most of the area is a national park. I learned the history of the whaling here and how the town started etc along with all the wildlife.

I am having a few health issues the last week. I hope I can continue my riding. I am taking it easier than I usually ride in the hopes that the rest will improve my failing body. If the ride comes to an end so be it. I have about 400 miles left to get to Melbourne and then I planned on going to Tasmania for a ride. After Tassie I am planning on riding to Adelaide and flying from there to Perth to ride the West coast for a month. Those plans could change if I do not improve soon. Time will tell. I will update if things get better or worse. For now I plan on ignoring the issue in the hopes that it will disappear.

A few pics.. The first pic is clams that were very tasty, there is a giant ray in the second pic, some seals rafting and some penguins swimming on the surface in a pic, the things floating that look like mines are mussel farm floats, the crane is a huge wood chip facility, and the rest are self evident.

Merimbula to Eden Australia

I went for a short ride this morning before I left the hostel in Merimbula. Then I rode south after I took a couple more pics in Merimbula. The ride south was all hills, big hills. I had no problem spinning up them but I was sweating pretty hard when I arrived in Eden. I only rode about 40K today.

I checked into the Great Southern Hotel, a pub/hotel for $40 a night and then after a shower and doing laundry, I took off to explore the town. The town is all big hills. Everywhere you want to go involves climbing up big hills and of course coasting back down. I got a workout today. I did enjoy the scenery though and had a good time doing it. Met lots of nice people today. I may stay another night. a few pics

Bega to Merimbula Australia

I spent two nights at the hostel in Bega recovering from a stomach problem. I hit the road early with frost on the ground and fog in the air. I warmed up quickly with all the hills I had to climb. The ride was planned to go to at least Eden but when I saw this nice little town I stopped to spend the day exploring the area. I can go to Eden tomorrow. The weather was sunny by mid morning when I arrived here to Merimbula so I rode my bike all around the city especially along the nice coastline. Rain forecast for tonight so I am staying at the hostel tonight. I took a few pics. Here they are...