Day 69: 12 more to the finish line

Mark’s staying at Lakes Entrance tonight, on schedule, and in comfort courtesy of Rotary Club contacts. He’s redecorated his giant motel accommodation with his drying laundry and was making himself a hot cuppa when we talked.
Amongst his recent adventures on the road, Mark reported a noticeable increase in roadside bakeries, an unexpected encounter with a barrage of law enforcing agents who had no interest in either weighing or searching his buggy (despite Mark volunteering) but donated to the cause instead, and a lovely ‘church’ stay in Sale, where Marist brothers fed Mark a copious dinner including red wine and double desserts! This may or may not have led to the ‘day of bad decisions’ (as Mark puts it) that followed: he took a wrong turn, adding 2km to the journey, had a bad lunch, then had to change a tyre on the buggy.
Nights of camping haven’t felt as chilly as they’ve actually been (down to -2 degrees). Only 2 more days before Mark reaches the NSW border, then 10 more up the coast to Sydney. In the meantime, he’s still gratefully receiving nominations and donations, thanks for your support everyone!
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