DAY 24 - BRIGHT to MYRTLEFORD

A short day in the saddle today took us on the Murray to the Mountains rail trail down to Myrtleford. We started with a walk through Bright, enjoying the early morning light and the autumn foliage. 
It was a cold and frosty morning
We first went to the rail trail terminus, then wandered through the town among the autumn leaves. 
Rail trail signage in Bright
Autumn foliage in Bright
After breakfast we hit the trail, along with numerous other cyclists taking advantage of the sunny skies. We were retracing the last part of yesterday's ride. Unlike yesterday, though, we were now going downhill, very slowly, and taking lots of scenic photos on the way. We had an early coffee stop at Porepunkah.
Coffee at Porepunkah
Then it was a slow trundle down to Eurobin, this time taking the time to admire the scenery. 
Admiring the scenery on the rail trail
Capturing the zeitgeist - an independent woman with a teal bike
There were many other cyclists on the trail today
We kept on taking scenic photos as we pootled on down towards Myrtleford. 
Enjoying the scenery on the rail trail
Enjoying even more scenery on the rail trail. 
Eventually (it was a very slow ride), we stopped for lunch at the Happy Valley Hotel in Ovens. 
Autumn leaves at Ovens
Supporting another local business along our way
We continued (slowly) into Myrtleford, arriving in mid-afternoon.
Enjoying more scenery on the rail trail
In Myrtleford, we enjoyed some healthy fruit for afternoon tea, and then headed out to walk the town's Mosaic Trail. 
Healthy fruit for afternoon tea
Mosaics in Myrtleford
More mosaics in Myrtleford
The Mosaic Trail was a scenic walk which followed the Ovens River for some distance. 
Scenery on the Mosaic Trail,  Myrtleford 
As the sun was going down, we had time to see a couple more of Myrtleford's attractions. 
Historic tobacco kiln and Phoenix Tree, Myrtleford 
We sat down for a pizza dinner,  before retiring for the evening. 
Supporting another local establishment
Some birds from today
Day:  24
Distance: 30.19 km
Cycling time:  1 hrs 46 mins
Elevation gain: 411 metres
Cumulative Distance: 1203.09 km
Day 24 - Elevation profile 
Day 24 - Route

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