“mighty” Murray River, at Echuca. Previously the river’s edge has been at the base of the trees in background, and the paddle steamer to the right would have been floating.
Beechworth to Dinner Plain (near ski resort, Mount Hotham).
Over the past two days, several participants from New South Wales have joined the tour, and others, still ailing from the "Dreaded Lergy", have decided to call it a day and return home to parts Australia.
A cool bright day, once again requiring warmer clothing in the open cars.
The morning’s drive was on deserted well maintained roads, winding through wine and olive producing country. Long stretches of road can go by without sighting another vehicle, Alvis or otherwise. Great stuff!
The afternoon was a long climb into the Alpine region, requiring frequent changes on the crash gearboxes (transmission) of the vintage cars, with outside temperatures dropping significantly as we climbed. We arrived in Dinner Plain to learn there had been a snowfall last night!
The "Antonio's" manifold fix continues to hold!
Total miles for the day: 149.
Cumulative miles on the tour so far: 1390
2 comments:
John, I am not sure how many of our club are visiting your blog, but I keep up with it every day. You are doing a wonderful job, and it sounds like a fantastic adventure. Sort of a "Mechanics Holiday" if you will.
Thanks, Bob! A truly amazing event. Driving I-95 will never be the same!
John
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