Betten On Bike: DAY 102 - 20TH JULY 2013 - APOLLO BAY

Day 102– 20th July 2013 - Apollo Bay - rest day

Given yesterday’s stormy afternoon and heaps of rain that fell through the night we ummed and aahed over whether to move on today. It wasn’t until 8ish that we decided to spend the day in Apollo Bay and catch up on laundry (heaps) and Walter’s cycling clothes & shoes & his bike were all in need of attention. We also are 3 and half days ahead of schedule so we thought why not – lets just stay put in Apollo Bay – a very picturesque coastal town on the Great Ocean Road.

So whilst the laundry was on the go I decided to take a nice brisk walk into the township only a short distance away. There were people swimming and surfing and everyone out was wearing jeans, coats & scarves so some tough people out there in the sea. It was a beautiful morning and a very beautiful path took me to the township and I took a quick walk up the main street before heading back.

Later we drove up town for coffee and a great sandwich from the bakery and another walk along the main street – window shopping and then to the local IGA for groceries.

Then a short drive to the marina, jetty and a walk there which was nice and brisk – There were quite a few people fishing but not having much luck when we enquired. One guy caught a baby salmon whilst we were there but it was so small he had to release it back into the sea. I was glad to have my woolly gloves in my handbag to put on as the wind was icy. Walter felt like some fresh fish so we headed up to the Harbour Fish & Chip Shop which has a lovely view over the bay and the marina area. There as we sat outside in the afternoon sunshine we enjoyed a chat with Sophie & Jill who were on a week’s holidays and they were interested in hearing about our journey and seeing the layout of the campervan. Thank you for offering me some of your lovely hot chips – Yum ! I only felt like a couple of chips and Walter only wanted fish so when the ladies offered me a taste of their chips whilst we were chatting it was so very friendly of them and appreciated.

This afternoon – a quiet time. Tomorrow we are leaving slightly earlier as Walter has around 100 kms to cycle before we board the booked ferry trip from Queenscliffe to Sorrento at 1pm and then another 50 kms or so cycling from Sorrento. We are curious about what the weather will do as not too far away at Ballarat there has been snow !!!