Another day in the saddle, but I'm now sat with a large cold beer in a bar in the centre of Sydney. I've earned it. Been a long journey, mainly because for the first time I've had to deal with traffic. LOTS of it.
Left Eden in the early morning mist, after a quick dip in the sea. It wasn't nearly so cold overnight, and a swim in the sea on my 'private' beach was a great way to start the day. The ride took me quickly back into deep forest, and more of the rollercoaster tarmac I'm becoming accustomed to. Followed the famous A1 road - which runs around the circumference of the whole of Australia. I've just been reading a book by two Irish biker journalists who did the whole route couple of years back.
The closer I got to Sydney, the heavier the traffic became. Being a Sunday, just as in UK, the motorcyclists were out in force, and enjoying the hot ride. Bikers are a friendly lot, and it's great to share all the nods, waves and smiles... again, just like back home. A biker girl gave me some helpful advice about how to get into the city centre without getting distracted by the flow of traffic towards ring roads. Signage isn't great, like most big cities, but not scary, and I managed to find my hostel in the heart of the city, park up, check in, shower and head out.
Currently at Stonewall pub where there's a terrible drag show on. Not my cup of tea... but there's lots else to see ;0) But am only getting my bearings tonight, and tmrw I'll hope to see the sights. For now though, I want another large beer.... the first slipped down ever so well
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