Finally got to Netallie…
This is not an IBA ride nor an official Memorial Ride, just a short report to follow on, as I managed to finally get there!
As stated in an earlier post, as soon as the border opened we were ready to go.
However… our first plan to depart on the 27th of November came to a screeching halt when the forecasts meant we would be riding in 3 days of temps in the mid-40’s!!
We delayed it by under a week and headed off last Wednesday.
This was not an IBA style ride, more a leisurely trip, as the mates with me were not LD riders, and we covered around 500km average a day.
Temps were mild, with day 2 and 3 in the mid 30’s, and day 4 had howling westerlies as a cross-wind for us all day. Final day windy and wet.
It was a great trip with a couple of close friends, great conversations, and I think we managed to solve most of the world’s problems over dinner and a couple of drinks each night…
It was also very special to finally get to Netallie to see and experience first-hand what had been planned and created over the past few years.
My mates were suitably impressed and also curious about its creation.
Here are a few photos of the highlights.
A few wild Jennies outside the pub. My wife Jenny was suitably impressed!
The obligatory visit to Mundi Mundi lookout at sunset.
Wilcannia. With the Darling almost dry and as good as dead, it is very sad.
Thanks for reading.