14 Jan 2024
I woke up feeling really refreshed in comparison to the previous morning. Today is another hot day, but not as bad as the last two. As I started riding, I realised my front tyre was flat! I was worried I’d gotten a puncture but I tested it out first with pumping it up again to see if it stayed inflated. And it did! So phew, good thing I didn’t have to change my tube because then I could have potentially missed the bus.
I rode 20kms to Annuello and waited for the bus. When it came I asked if I could get my bike on, and they had plenty of space left in the luggage hold to fit it in, so I got on the bus to Swan Hill. Technically bikes aren’t allowed on this bus route, like most v-line coaches, but actually they just aren’t given priority and it is up to the driver’s discretion. I have definitely heard many times that people have gotten bikes onto various v-line coaches, but you need to have a backup plan in case they don’t let you on. Very happy to miss this more boring highway ride, though the ride between Wood Wood and Swan Hill looks nice with a couple of state parks. But I believe it will be similar to Gunbower National Park, so I'm ok with missing it.
I needed to stay in a caravan park to recharge my power bank, so I set that up and went off to explore a bit of Swan Hill. I enjoyed the art gallery and the little walking trail next to the river. I saw there was a night laser light show with stories of the Murray at the Pioneer Village so I went to that, and it was AMAZING. Very impressive, definitely one of the best shows I’ve seen and I highly recommend anyone near Swan Hill go see it.
I felt way more energised today after a good sleep and being in an air conditioned bus for a few hours and having a more chill day to explore. So now I am feeling like going all the way to Wodonga. But I'll see what my vibe is when I get to Echuca.
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