Left Adelaide (the middle east[*]) heading on a slow three day journey to Melbourne (the far east[*]) via the coastal roads and towns. Tonight I’ve ended up in Robe, and staying at the wonderful Guichen Bay Motel. Inexpensive, with excellent food and friendly owners, I could extol how nice it is at least for a quarter of an hour.
Crossed the Murray at around midday. Like the Nullarbor, another Australian rite of passage achieved.
The contrast of the country south east of Adelaide (The Coorong) compared to the outback on the way to Woomera is noticeable. The roads and the population reflect this. I’m really glad that I’m making the journey via this route.
Tomorrow is the border crossing into Victoria. I’ve been thinking today on how the states of Australia differ and their respective cultures. I’m also looking forward to catch up with folk at IV and others later in the trip.
Tonight however is trying to catch up on the dreaded email, as I’m still needing to write to folk to organise later parts of my trip.
Safe driving,
Mark
[*] definitions that Perth folk use to describe the eastern states of Australia