Smithtown, NSW, AU
I met Tim at a Warmshowers in Hokitika, South Island, NZ. He was on a 7 month tour of NZ, OZ, and Fiji. Staying in touch through Facebook, we hoped our paths might cross in Australia. And they did. We just happened to get leaving Sydney at the same time so we planned to meet up for a couple of days. His patience at waiting for me multiple times a day amazed me.
I'm half as fast as he could go. It's the best I can do.
But we had fun...the odd couple.
He rides fast heading directly to his destination. I stroll and like to stop often. He likes to sleep in hostels or over pubs and I prefer wild camping.
I cook and he orders out. He drinks beer and I like coffee. So we did a bit of it all:))
We took quite a few ferries going up the coast and sometimes Blaze had the best seat in the house.
And we found the Beach Tunnel in Newcastle after much searching just to see the artwork on its walls.
And one morning when we were camped near the beach I actually got up to see the sunrise over the Pacific. Don't plan on seeing many of these.
Lighthouse at Norah's Head at sunset.
And we found these incredible sand dunes that went on forever and ever.
Tim valiantly attempted to align my trike. It runs the best it has in months.
We found a bicycle path that had trees covering it from recent floods and locals out for a run lifted Blaze over the obstacles not obese, not twice, but three times!
And watermelon tastes so much better when shared!
But all good things must end. Tim had only 6 weeks left in OZ and lots of ground to cover and I really want to pedal all the way to Darwin, so we said goodbye in Taree and went our separate speeds northwards. Thanks for sharing my journey, Tim...I had a great time experiencing another way of touring!
Livin' the life!
BagLady
P.s. Interesting fact about Tim...he performs in a circus as an acrobat and trapeze guy. Fascinating!! Keep spreading your goodness!!!
