I had to drive into Geelong yesterday and the bridge reconstruction between Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads continues and is on-schedule to finish by Christmas. The new footbridge is finished and cars are using it for the time being while the rest of the bridge is constructed. There was a lot of controversy over the building of this bridge as interests wanted just one bridge but I’m pleased there is a separate footbridge for us peds and bikers.
Nearing Geelong on the Barwon Heads Rd, I stopped for the “before” picture, and when I do the “after” photo in a couple of weeks, there will be 22,000 houses here. Armstrong Creek is a new suburb for Geelong and the first land sale took place last weekend when 46 blocks were snapped up. As you can see, it didn’t take long for the surveyors to plant their little sticks.
As I mentioned in the last post, winter is well upon us and getting out of the car for a bike ride is a challenge these mornings. At least it isn’t as bad as having to play with your rubber ducky very early in the morning.
Out the back gate is looking particularly pleasant with the recent rain and with the willows losing their leaves.
Landing in Portland and then to Medford and on to Reedsport near Coos Bay. Portland is a beautiful city, wish I had more time.
We’ve been to all those places you mentioned. Have a good one.
Why on earth do speedometers go to 260 km/h when the state limit is 110?
I’d rather see the lower speed ranges more spread out.
This car was built in Germany where they don’t have a speed limit. In Victoria, the only place you can do 110 is on the Hume Highway from Melbourne to Albury and the rest of the State is 100 on the open road.
I am going to a family reunion in Oregon so will be out of contact for a few days.California border for a couple of days and then the Pacific coast, No tar on the beaches there if you have been following our catastrophe, now a bloody hurricane in the Gulf to stir up things.Looks nice and peaceful in your area DB.
We know all about your oil spill. You need a big cork stopper. Have a good trip. Where in Oregon as we have friends in Portland.