Inspired
by our cycling yesterday we ventured further today – all the way to
the other side of the island, a mere 7kms and one very big hill away.
We pedalled up the road past the beginning of the walk to the WW2
forts and then up to the summit separating Horseshoe from Alma Bay
and flying down the eastern side of the island including a board walk
/ cycle path built out over the sea side rocks. We continued
through the ferry terminal which links the island to Townsville and
around the small marina into Nelly Bay. It only took 45 minutes to
get there.
Our
return journey was a little slower as we stopped to look at each of
the beaches we passed and to watch a young surfer being coached by
her Dad. The hill up from Alma took a bit longer to climb than it
did to come down. David managed to cycle all the way up a 14%
incline for more than a mile (he did stop for breathers) while I
could only cycle the flatter sections and had to walk up the steep
sections. The run back into Horseshoe was as exhilarating as
yesterday.
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| Alma Bay |
Sitting
on a beach front bench and eating our Magnums ( a rare treat reserved
for big effort) we agreed we found Magnetic island appealing and
could easily have spent another couple of days here. It's scenic.
It's warm and the anchorage is very comfortable. There were other
walks we could have done but time and the need to be in Darwin in 6
short weeks presses. However, before we left this charming island
there was still time for a evening barbecue with the other yachties
in the bay; old friends Micromegas & Far Star, new friends Kite,
Pulsion and Water Music.
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