Day 51
26 kwietnia 2022, Australia ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Distance 1824 / 2195
Next town Morgan
2 days ahead of schedule
Made it to Waikerie and set up camp on the riverbank opposite the town next to the Jaeschke Lagoon. Into town tonight via the ferry for Czytaj więcej
Day 52
27 kwietnia 2022, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Distance 1857 / 2195
Next town Morgan
2 days ahead of schedule
A dismal day where it drizzled almost non stop from mid morning to midnight. I was warm enough while I was paddling, but when I stopped Czytaj więcej
Day 53
27 kwietnia 2022, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Distance 1896 /,2195
Next town Blanchetown
2 days ahead of schedule
Much better day today, overcast but no rain. Also have developed a "recumbent" paddling style which helps my back. Kayaking purists Czytaj więcej
Who cares what the purists might say, as long as your style makes the paddling easier! Heading south to Goolwa - has a great ring to it. [Eileen]
What a fabulous trip Mark . Michele gave us the link over Easter . We’re really enjoying following you . Definitely on the home stretch now . Helen and Bruce Benton [Helen Benton]
Day 54
28 kwietnia 2022, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Distance 1932 / 2195
Next town Swan Reach
2 days ahead of schedule
A nice relaxed paddle into Blanchetown. Went through Lock 1, the last of the 13 locks since Echuca. I was going to have a rest day Czytaj więcej
Day 55
29 kwietnia 2022, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Distance 1971 / 2195
Next town Nildottie
1 day ahead of schedule
Drizzled most of today, but cool conditions and a slight tail wind so happy days. Went past Moorunde, which is the settlement set up Czytaj więcej
Day 56
30 kwietnia 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Distance 2012/ 2195
Next town Bowhill
1 day ahead of schedule
Great to catch up with Claire, John and Johanna at Nildottie, then a 5 hour non stop paddle with John to Caurnamont. Thought I would have Czytaj więcej
Day 57
1 maja 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Distance 2018 / 2195
Next town Mannum
1 day ahead of schedule
Pretty much a rest day today with only a few kilometres paddled between Caurnamont and Bowhill. Rob and Elizabeth coming up tomorrow to Czytaj więcej
Day 58
2 maja 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Distance 2032 / 2195
Next town Mannum
On schedule
A nice group paddle today, with Rob and Elizabeth in their double kayak, Claire in my old one and me in mine.
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Day 59
3 maja 2022, Australia ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
Distance 2046 / 2195
Next town Mannum
1 day behind schedule
A massive brunch for all 6 of us at Caloote this morning after a late night last night of revelry and board games.
I restarted my journey Czytaj więcej
Hi Mark, it was great to see you and Claire, we loved our paddle with you and the games night. We admire your commitment and perseverance to your Murray River adventure, it's a wonderful achievement. All the best for the last leg. Lv Elizabeth and Rob xxx [Elizabeth and Rob]
Day 60
4 maja 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Distance 2080 / 2195
Next town Murray Bridge
1 day behind schedule
A long day yet again with headwinds ever present. The scenery here is rather uninspiring, with levee banks covered in willows, Czytaj więcej
Day 61
5 maja 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Distance 2106 / 2195
Next town Wellington
1 day behind schedule
Cold, rainy and windy, which makes for hard paddling and miserable camping.
Had a pitstop at Murray Bridge for lunch at the new Czytaj więcej
PodróżnikHi Kong. Yes, it looks pretty new I always thought Adelaide's water supply came from Mannum, but maybe it's from Murray Bridge now?? For further investigation...
Wow - the end really is in sight. I hope the weather will be kinder to you over the last stretch. [Eileen]
Day 62
6 maja 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Distance 2130 / 2195
Next town Point Sturt
1 day behind schedule
Another miserable day with long straights, head winds and rain showers. Got to Wellington at about 2pm, found a suitable camp site, Czytaj więcej
PodróżnikCome on Mark! You’re into time on in the last quarter of the GF now. You’ve done well now’s the time to grind it out. (Dictated from the comfort of my armchair in front of the fire)
PodróżnikThanks Coach! Looking forward to hearing the final siren! PS If you get too warm in front of the fire, you could join me for the final leg...
PodróżnikThat does sound miserable but it’s such an impressive feat. Hoping for calm weather for the last few days. And a comfortable bed at Goolwa or home. Michele
Day 63
7 maja 2022, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Distance 2136 / 2195
Next town Point Sturt
2 days behind schedule
Paddled the last few kilometres of the Murray this morning before it opens up into Lake Alexandrina. Too windy and rough on the lake, Czytaj więcej
Day 64
8 maja 2022, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Distance 2175 / 2195
Next town GOOLWA!!!
2 days behind schedule
Unbelievably lucky with the weather. It started off slightly bumpy, but as the day progressed the wind died away to nothing. Overcast Czytaj więcej
Day 65
9 maja 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Distance 2195 / 2195
Next town Royston Park
Done and dusted!
A trip which has been physically and mentally challenging, but one that I am quite proud to have completed.
Thank you to my followers for Czytaj więcej
PodróżnikCongratulations Mark🥇🍾🥂Massive achievement for anyone. It’s been great following your journey and seeing new pictures and updates each day.
PodróżnikGreat timing with the weather Mark - in those immortal words ‘winter is coming’.
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great picture!
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And look at that tree behind it! Your next project I think Mark
PodróżnikYes, the photos are great and complemented by the expert commentary. Nice for the rest of us to do the trip down the River from the comfort of our phones!
PodróżnikYes indeed!