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Start:  Kempsey Finish:  Eungai  Distance:  21 Total:  906 I really never know what to expect from the weather when I go to bed at night. Last night it was forecast to clear off and be partly cloudy today.  That’s not what happened. I’ll explain.  Today I had a very specific schedule to keep.  I needed … Continue reading »

Start:  Telegraph Point Finish:  Kempsey Distance:  18 Total:  885 Last night I was fretting over how today would play out because I didn’t know how I was getting 18 miles back down the road to where I stopped walking yesterday. But never worry about things you have no control over.  I’ve learned by now it … Continue reading »

Start:  Wauchope Finish:  Telegraph Point Distance:  13 Total:  867 HOT!!!  It is hot in Eastern Australia today. It’s currently 98 with a heat index of 106. Luckily for me it’s 1:30 in the afternoon and I’m already nice and cool in my motel room in Kempsey.  I knew the heat and humidity would be an … Continue reading »

Start:  Kew Finish:  Wauchope Distance:  14 Total:  854 After a good stay at the Kew Motel, and an equally good meal at the Royal Hotel Pub last night, it was back on the road today for my first of two consecutive days on backroads.  The day got started with a stop at the Corner General … Continue reading »

Start:  Coopernook Finish:  Kew Distance:  18 Total:  850 Another good, productive day of walking but not much “action” to report. I survived the three consecutive meal regiment at the Coopernook gas station with minimal damage to the digestive system so I count that as a win.  When I got up this morning around 7:00, I … Continue reading »

Start:  Taree Finish:  Coopernook Distance: 14 Total:  832 Today was an easy day, even though I had a two hour period of rain where I had to get all covered up with my poncho. But when you’re walking through unfamiliar territory, there’s always a hidden surprise waiting just around the corner. Today’s unexpected surprise was … Continue reading »

Start:  Nabiac Finish:  Taree Distance:  18 Total:  818 Today was a challenge with the weather. I continue to be frustrated with the inaccuracy of the forecast, though it really doesn’t matter in the big scheme of things if the forecast is right or wrong; I’m going to get out on the road and walk regardless.  … Continue reading »

Start:  Coolongolook Finish:  Nabiac Distance:  11 Total:  800 I had an easy walking day up the freeway today. Only 11 miles to cover on a Sunday morning with almost no trucks to deal with.   Harry Wright, the motel manager here in Bulahdelah, drove me 18 miles north to the town of Coolongolook, dropping me … Continue reading »

Start:  Bulahdelah  Finish:  Coolongolook Distance:  18 Total:  789 I had a good, uneventful 18 mile stroll up the freeway today followed by motel manager Harry picking me up and bringing me back to Bulahdelah for another night.  The day got started once again with breakfast purchased from the gas station across the road. Give me … Continue reading »

Start:  Bulahdelah  Finish:  Bulahdelah  Distance:  0 Total:  771 What a restful day I had today. I just hung out around the motel most of the day with my feet propped up and relaxed.  My day started with a 50 yard walk across the road to the gas station for breakfast. You can use your imagination … Continue reading »