That had pretty parts, but didn't do much for making time - it took us nearly 4 hours to cover about 44 kms.

I don't know why, but years ago I wanted to see Wollongong ... but it is all very industrial.

After Shell Harbour we turned inland and started up a quiet mountain road - Jamberoo Mountain Road. Just as we entered the road there was a sign indicating that it was not suitable for truck or camper traffic. If I ever see that sign again, I'll know it is also not suitable for loaded bicycle touring!! At first it was beautiful - very pastoral and a lot like Wales. Then we reached a sign indicating that there was 6 kms of windy road. And it was a windy road, straight up. We ended up doing 700 meters in 7 kms. I walked. Rob rode. It took us about 1.5 hours. The road itself was quite pretty - sort of jungle-like - and when I ......

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From there we continued on to Moss Vale, where we stayed in a campground. When we got in, we were informed about a meal at a nearby club and headed off there. Very good! And I needed the food after all that work ... and 110 kms.

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