Day 61: Clairview to Koumala

April 16, 2021

Start: 7:35am
Distance: 72kms
Ride time: 4:02hrs
Average: 18km/hr
Max: 37km/hr
Finish: 1:45pm

Sorry, I was tardy in replying to Bill. He expertly identified the lizard from Tuesday (Day 58) as a Tommy roundhead. Thank you Bill.

I crossed several creeks today. This is Oaky Creek.

I had done about 20kms to get to Flaggy Rock and I was happy to see there was a roadside cafe. There was no town here that I could see.

Even though I recently had some muesli bars for breakfast, I stopped and had a delicious home made veggie pie for second breakfast.

I couldn't remember the name of this river.

In the previous week or so, I've seen lots of big birds soaring above the landscape. I don't know what they are.

Today I saw 2 of their nests on electricity poles.

I've tried many times to get a picture of the bird without success.

This is today's best shot. I've zoomed in a lot so there's little detail.

Edit: Andrew, Bill, and Cheryl later identified the bird as a Black kite. Thanks guys.

The birds can be solo or in a group of three. They glide effortlessly on the wind currents. They are dark brown in colour. I haven't been able to get close to one for a better description. They look like nice happy birds.

At about the 50km mark, I stopped at a servo in Ilbilbie for lunch. I've been lucky today to have good rest stop places. I wasn't expecting any shops until I reached today's destination.

I arrived in Koumala and my luck ran out. The general store is permanently closed. I was hoping for a big milkshake. I haven't had one in a couple of weeks.

Anyway, I had a cold soft drink at the pub to cool down. There are no other shops in this small town.

I checked in to the caravan park. It is small, neat and tidy, with only 12 sites. I am the only customer here so far.

$20. Includes a $5 discount because I'm on a bike! My good luck has returned! Yippee!

My Aunty Rita asked who took the photo of me lying down at the Waverley Creek Rest Area.

I took the pic with this small remote. It works via Bluetooth.

I also have a small tripod to hold the phone.

I don't want to flood you with pics of me and I often don't know what will make a good pic. I'm happy to take suggestions.

While I was writing today's entry the caravan park lady came over and gave me a cold bottle of water. More good luck!

Today's ride: 72 km (45 miles)
Total: 2,887 km (1,793 miles)

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Get the man a big milkshake for crying out loud!!!
I sense one in your very near future.
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3 years ago

Vince McCarthyI hope it will be yummy.
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3 years ago

Cheryl IvesMaybe a photo of the shop where you get your next milkshake! :)
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3 years ago

Vince McCarthyThank you Cheryl. I had a milkshake today and took a photo it but not the shop. I will take a pic of the shop next time.
Cheers
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3 years ago

Kerrie McCarthyThe more we see you the better Vince 😘
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3 years ago

Vince McCarthyHehehe. I'll see what I can do!
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3 years ago