Once again we are on the run, today was a brilliant ride up the coast. Nice speed limit and winding roads with good (dry) weather. After picking up some food in a local town we pulled up short of our desired campsite due to running out of daylight.
This was the first time we have been able to light a fire, as carrying firewood isn’t much of a option we were in luck that this campsite had stacks of wood allowed to be burnt within the camping grounds.
After been kicked off the boat at what the heck time is this o’clock we sat down at a cafe to fill our stomachs before venturing into the heart of Melbourne for camping supplies. Got what we were after and promptly high taled it out of Melbourne central before anything could halm us.
For most of the day it was a drizzly messy day so any break from the weather was welcome.
We came across a cafe with lovely murals and carvings out on display it was a great find.
Got a place at Lakes Entrance to dry off and repack for the next day’s ride.
Today we left the warmth of Longford and headed out to Beaconsfield. Here we checked out the mining museum, there are plenty to see if your into history. The museum is filled with history of the mining site but also has lots of interactive displays with industrial equipment and other information about life in the area.
Having a section where manikins were setup hiding in and around the ruins was a startling experience even when u had been warned they were there.
It was rather fascinating.
Our ticket into the museum was a tag that we had to leave place on the board before climbing the tower. It was a great way to spend the afternoon.
We stayed in the area for lunch and then high tailed it to Devonport as we knew the weather was going to cave in on us.
Which it did, and we got absolutely soaked :/
Managed to find shelter while waiting to board the boat which was a little relief. It was good that it stopped raining when we had to line up to get on, though our gear was still wet not having to endure sitting in the rain was well welcomed.
