The first Belfast thing that you encounter as you approach Port Fairy is Belfast Lough. It’s an expanse of water on a flat plain, that made the area so attractive to the original European invaders. It is nowhere close to as impressive as its original namesake. View towards Belfast Lough, Victoria Over In 1828, notContinueContinue reading “03/16 – Belfast, Victoria – 24-27 March 2025”
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3/14 – The Road To Recovery Begins – 3-9 March 2025
When I last wrote I was about to spend my third night in hospital. It’s now five days later it’s Sunday the 9th of March. I got my first pictures of the bike from the trucking company and from these it seemed that, like me, the bike has got off quite lightly. I made myContinueContinue reading “3/14 – The Road To Recovery Begins – 3-9 March 2025 “
3/09 – Belfast, Canterbury, New Zealand – 11/12 Feb 2025
Tue 11 Feb 2025 Because it was raining, I set off from Liz’s place towards midday, with a promise of dryer weather in the afternoon, and indeed I reached Blenheim with nothing more than a few sprinkles to bother me. The road was, as I had been warned, boring, with it’s only redeeming feature being,ContinueContinue reading “3/09 – Belfast, Canterbury, New Zealand – 11/12 Feb 2025”
2/22 – Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall – 11 June 2024
A few days ago, I said to a friend, who was under a bit of stress, that it has to rain sometimes, so that you appreciate the sunshine when it returns. Well, this week has been monsoon season! I also discovered today that when someone comments on my posts, I don’t get notified; I haveContinueContinue reading “2/22 – Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall – 11 June 2024”
2/7 – Prince Edward Island
Tuesday 23rd April From Harve-Boucher, I took the road towards Monastery. Five minutes out, I realised I had forgotten my specs again, so I surprised and amused Simon when I returned ; I really must come up with a system to avoid doing this every morning. Rather than try to make PEI in one cold day,ContinueContinue reading “2/7 – Prince Edward Island”
01/13 – MALAWI 2 – 04 – 06 June 2019
Tue/Wed 04-05 Jun I arrived at Mayoka Village, and yes, the tar – well concrete – does go all the way to the gate. Still the first impression was a bit of a shock. The place is perched on a steep hillside bordering Lake Malawi. It’s a well-constructed and well-established place, but camping is clearlyContinueContinue reading “01/13 – MALAWI 2 – 04 – 06 June 2019”
01/12 – MALAWI 1 – 02-04 June 2019
Sun 02 June Entering Malawi was fun! A truck was unloading outside the customs buildings and millions of people were milling about trying to identify their luggage and get it cleared. I parked my bike at the side of the crowd, in what turned out to be the middle of the road! I had toContinueContinue reading “01/12 – MALAWI 1 – 02-04 June 2019”
01/11 – MOZAMBIQUE 3 – 02 June 2019
Sun 02 June The day started well; I was informed by Nevisson (duty manager at the Villa) that I was not being charged for my stay at Villa Habsburg! Thank you Frank (and Gerry). Then an excellent breakfast before setting off at about 0830. Villa Hapsburg dining room – a definite period look and feel!ContinueContinue reading “01/11 – MOZAMBIQUE 3 – 02 June 2019”
01/10 – ON THE ROAD AGAIN! – 01 June 2019
Sat 01 June 2019At 7 o’clock on a Saturday morning, it was cold! Wrapped up and still chilly! I set off after a delay of some 4 weeks fixing and upgrading things on the bike. Some of the bits I was waiting for hadn’t arrived, but I decided they weren’t essential to the success ofContinueContinue reading “01/10 – ON THE ROAD AGAIN! – 01 June 2019”
01/09 – Mozambique 2 – 24-30 April-
Bobole – 24 April 2019 Up early and ready to go after breakfast. My plan was now to get back to Harare, get the visas I needed and get back on the road with as little delay as possible. The planned itinerary is to get to Chidenguele today, then overnight in Massinga, Vilanculos, Chiboma, MutareContinueContinue reading “01/09 – Mozambique 2 – 24-30 April-“
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