The forecast was for showers, and the sky certainly looked threatening, so I tried to keep up a good speed to get to Melbourne before the rain started. For the first 10kms I couldn't avoid using the busy freeway, but then managed to find a quieter alternative route. From here the Melbourne skyline was clearly visible in the distance:
Passing by the airport, and through the north-western suburbs, I reached the city centre just after midday. Then the rain started. So I had managed to arrive without getting wet, always a big relief.
Distance today was 60kms, giving a total of 1940kms since leaving Adelaide over 3 weeks ago. During the journey I had only 1 puncture, no mechanical problems with the bike, and no near misses with, or aggression from, any motor vehicles.
Because it was so gloomy in Melbourne (it always is when I visit there) I didn't take many photos and am not planning to stay long, just 2 days during which I will catch up with friends. Then it's back to Sydney, to prepare for the next adventure!
Federation Square
Swanston St, Burke and Wills memorial
GPO and Bourke St Mall
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