DAY 19 - YEA (Rest day)

It was nice to have a quiet rest day after all the excitement of yesterday. We spent the day pottering in the cottage, and ambling through the Yea Wetlands. 

We were up fairly early to witness the sunrise over the valley.

Sunrise over the valley
We took a few photos in the early morning light, then had a leisurely breakfast. 
A few photos in the early morning light
After breakfast we pootled the 5km back into Yea along the rail trail. We were looking for a local business to support, and ended up supporting the same one as yesterday. 
Morning coffee/chai in Yea
The golden elm above us was shedding its leaves, making for an attractive colour show. 
Autumn leaves in Yea
It wasn't far to the Yea Wetlands, a major tourist attraction of the town. We walked our bikes along its paths, reading some of the interpretive signs on the way. 
Yea Wetlands 
We walked our bikes through the Wetlands' paths
We heard many different birds, and caught glimpses of some of them flitting through the trees. We were able to photograph a few, as well as a swamp wallaby. 
A few birds,  Yea Wetlands
A swamp wallaby, Yea Wetlands 
Back at the cottage, a rosella was active just outside the door, so we took a few photos before the rain set in. 
Rosella, from our cottage

Rain came to the valley

Followed by a rainbow
We spent the rest of the day attending to the bikes, reading, and preparing for the resumption of our tour tomorrow. 
Attending to the bikes
Touring bike, rested  and ready for action, with full moon
Day:  19
Distance: 0 km
Cycling time:  0 hrs 0 mins
Elevation gain: 0 metres
Cumulative Distance: 871.73 km

Comments

  1. Anonymous16 May 2022 at 22:16

    Great photos. Looks like a lovely area

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    1. Kath and Russell16 May 2022 at 22:25

      It is a lovely area. Yea has lots of interest but as you can see we didn't really need to move from our b and b to get great scenery.

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  2. Anonymous17 May 2022 at 20:38

    The Howies: Loving the wildlife on your trip. Supporting the local buisnesses looks like heaven on the food scale.

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    1. Kath and Russell17 May 2022 at 21:02

      We see kangaroos most days and all sorts of birds, but thankfully no snakes... one of the benefits of travelling in Autumn. We're doing our best to support local businesses by eating and drinking lots...amazing what we can put away when cycling!

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