Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Armidale to Ballina week 8

3rd feb Armidale to Guyra 39km

started with thoughts of Brony this being ten month since her passing took some time to reflect but felt stonger to move forward with the day. Breakfast with archie and family, then into town for interviews in the morning, met great people along the road, a tough hill climb to black montain, some very enlightining moments while watching the changing sky, cloads lighting and amazing sun display. Welcomed to town with a collection already done and a motel room booked. Spent time with a wonderful family and shared insightful time. Finished last km in the dark.

4th Feb Gura to CBR (south of Glenn Innes) 46km

feeling stronger, meeting wonderful people on the road and sharing some stories. scenerey becoming more and more green and dense. . camped by road in RTA stockpile site.

5th Feb CBR (south of Glenn Innes) to CBR 45km
met mayor of Glenn Innes, main street waiting for me to come through - lovely people clapping and giving donations, very emotional moment. carried on after lunch/shower/cloths wash
Camped well off the road in TSR travelling stock reserve, next to a small dam, lots of birds and wildlife around.


6th Feb CBR (south Dundee) to CBR ( north of Bolivia)44km

Rested at servo in dundee, lunch at pub in Deepwater, caught up with Karen and craig and emma from top hill.
negotiated narrow pass luckily few cars when I was going through - past through bolivia. camped at TSR - cows or deer roaring through out the night.

7th Feb CBR ( north of Bolivia) to CBR east of tenterfield) 41km

went into tenterfield show, they had grand parade on as I arrived as i was watching, then introduced myself to the office and they said to get in nad do a lap - very genourous and I was joined by katie andrews who helped collect donation - thank you Tenterfield for you kind donations and hospitality.

8th Feb CBR east of tenterfield) to Drake 43km

early start - winding hilly road no verge - difficult to walk on - rinsed off in creek.

stopped in at Drake hotel - nice people - spent the night


9th Drake to Mummelgum 48km

winding hilly road no verge - difficult to walk on

stayed in behind community hall.

10th Mummelgum to east of Casino 40km

met great people along the way
Casino police helped out with facilities water shower. stayed at rural fire barn. Old school

11th Casino to ballina 55km

long day - interviews in the morning, lunch in Lismore, more hills, met more great people on the road. road hard to walk on no verge slow going.
Arriving into ballina in the dark and raining - offered accom with lovely family.

5 comments:

Unknown said...

Wow! You're journey sounds amazing. We're thinking of you lots and only wish we could be walking next to you offering encouragement. So I'm sending our best wishes via the internet instead. All our love from the the crew in Queenstown, New Zealand. XXXX

luigi martinengo said...

bay
friend
is amigo italian photographer giornalist, the road direction Wagga Wagga 17 january 2009
bravo !!!!!!!!!
bay luigi and maria

melissa said...

Hi Harald. I have loved reading about your amazing journey and the beautiful words you have written about Brony. Your dedication is inspirational. I hope the rest of your journey brings you an amazing sense of achievement. I am in awe of what you have done.

Regards,
Melissa
Golden Crescent
Southport QLD

Kim East said...

Hi Harald,
Matt and I have been following your journey and are so proud of what you are doing! We listen to Brony's cd most days with our new bub and think of her often. Our thoughts are with you. Stay safe.
Kim, Matt and Evie xxx

Unknown said...

Hi H! Wondering where you're at or perhaps you've finished? Can't wait to catch up with you. All our love, Lucy, Si and Sorcha X