Before we left Queanbean we decided that we should try the Queanbean Bowling Club’s breakfast, it was a decent size, so if you after value for money for meals bowling clubs seem to be the way to go.
Unbelievably today was fine but alas the Gods decided that there preferred means of torture was to be sending icy cold winds our way.
We decided to put half the wet weather gear on just in case the Gods changed their minds, besides I just got all this great gear and wanted to wear it. (I do look dead sexy in it).
Because the skies were clear we decided to get some photos of us and the bike at War Memorial. We also wanted the most iconic photo, one of the bikes in front of Parliament House from the end of ANZAC Parade. In order to do this we had to jump the kerb in one of the main intersections in Canberra. We got the photos but let’s suggest that we spent a fair bit of time dogging traffic and watching out for the AFP. Lastly we wanted to get some footage of us riding around Parliament House from the bike & helmet cameras. As it turns out the footage didn’t work, it’s almost impossible to tell if you’re filming.
On the way out of Canberra, I must admit I was getting a tad stressed over lack of fuel, but we made the fuel stop before I had a complete melt down… The ride from Canberra to Goulburn (via the Federal Highway) was good in terms of scenery, but because it was incredibly windy we spent most of our time concentrating on keeping the bike shinny side up. Whilst strong winds are okay on their own (you just have to get used to riding the bike on a 45 degree angle) It gets really interesting when there are wind gust as well, one minute your leaning the bike over at the 45 degree angle to compensate for the wind and next second you have to stand the bike up right because the wind was gone.
Most interesting thing about Goulburn is that it was the first inland city. It’s a nice enough place but I’m not sure I would be having an extended stay there.
We eventually got into Sydney at around 4pm and headed for the Maltese Falcon’s (Matt & Cristina’s) place .We got our gear and ourselves sorted and then had dinner in Newtown. (It’s a bit like Fitzroy in Melbourne) We had Lebanese, and it was my first time and let me suggest I liked it. In the restaurant they had a video about Lebanon playing, I’m a convert!!! I want to go it looks like a fantastic place. It was once the play ground for the rich and famous…
Though of the day,
If you don’t try it, you might just miss out on the best thing ever.
Cheers
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