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Published: October 27th 2008
G'day All!
I know it's been awhile, I almost think I should have included a small lap top, would make things easier especially uploading photos. Of course even the camera is proving problematic. I need to recharge the battery, but the power here is 240 volts! I've checked several electronics shops, but the only transformer is $100, large, and about 3lbs!!!! I'm hoping I can purchase a charger!?
Anyway, continuing to enjoy Australia!!! I road through the Barossa valley, wine country. Fantastic old vineyards and wineries, including Jacob's Creek. In the little town of Nuriootpa I stayed in a cottage next to a vineyard, beautiful! Nuri was also quite an experience. I was riding slowly through town looking for a place to buy white gas, (naptha, coleman fuel....), when all of a sudden a car door swung open. I swerved hard, (luckily no cars behind me!), and missed the door, but the rear pannier clipped it. I stopped to check the rack and reseat the pannier and a woman came rushing up all upset. I assured her everything was OK, nothing damaged on me or the bike, and we went about our ways. A couple of hours later I was in the grocery store and we met again! She once again said how sorry she was and invited me to her place for a cup of tea. What a fantastic time; I met her mother and her son and daughter and after tea she took me for a tour of the area. I ended up staying for dinner and we had a fun time talking about traveling and Australia and such. (Hi Carolyn.....!)
I've been lucky with the weather, no rain (except for today, but this is bike maintenance and chores day!), and although there has been some serious wind, I've been lucky enough to have most of it at my back or off my shoulder. Temps have so far been reasonable also, a couple of hot sunny days in the 90's F, but most of the days have been in the 70's to 80's F. I did manage to strain my back and I spent 4 days in Murray Bridge resting. Luckily a nice little town on the Murray River. It's still sore but getting better and I am being very careful with lifting and posture.
I finally saw Kangaroo. Yesterday I saw several large groups of from 8 to 10. Really cool, but of course too far away to get a photo with my small camera.
And for those of you that remember the Ford Ranchero and the Chevy El Camino, that style is alive and well and very popular in Australia.
And oh yes, no white gas/naptha. Luckily I have a multi fuel stove and kerosene is readily available, (though stinky!).
OK, take care all!!!!
George
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Jim N
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George you're awesome!
I caught up on your blog! What a fantastic ride! Good luck! I'm awaiting the next report... Tie me kangaroo down mate!