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Bodø Glimt

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An Inpromptu Ride
« on: June 03, 2018, 01:58:40 PM »
An throwaway line in the Where Is This thread to a StinkyPete post saw me ride to the Toll Building in Glen Osmond/Urrbrae yesterday morning.



Initially from there I thought I'd go as far as Echunga to pick up an E for the Make A Word thread but whilst refuelling in Crafers decided it was too good a day not to go for a ride and decided to make my way to Narrung for the ferry as I had never done that one on two wheels.

This sign in Crafers intrigued me as it was on an off ramp facing away from the traffic and if you were facing the way to read it you had other problems.  I had only stopped to get the Crafers sign.  Upon posting it on facebook Ppopeye asked me what a small wheeled vehicle was.  I could only guess a 50cc scooter but it would appear it means a skateboard, rollers skates and the like.



Point Malcolm Lighthouse just oppsoite Narrung, also known as Mundoo Light, is Australia’s only inland light station. The concrete tower is also the nation’s smallest lighthouse.



Narrung ferry on two wheels is now done.



I would take the long road around the lake to Meningie before crossing the Wellington ferry on the way back.  A caffeine break in Strathalbyn before cruising through Macclesfield on the way the Echunga.



I saw a lot of gorgeous colors throughout the day.  These were in Mylor.



A cruisey ride back to Adelaide before picking up some wine for the wife.

 
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Re: An Inpromptu Ride
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2018, 02:03:36 PM »
That's a great route for a short ride.   Thanks for the fantastic photos.  :thumb
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Re: An Inpromptu Ride
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2018, 09:28:17 AM »
Point Malcolm Lighthouse just oppsoite Narrung, also known as Mundoo Light, is Australia’s only inland light station. The concrete tower is also the nation’s smallest lighthouse.





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An inland lighthouse.  For the ferries?    :grin
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« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2018, 09:49:47 AM »
"The lighthouse operated between 1878 and 1931 to mark the narrow passage between Lake Albert and Lake Alexandrina. It also served as a navigation aid for traffic on the Lakes." quote from https://coorongcountry.com.au/point-malcolm-lighthouse/
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Re: An Inpromptu Ride
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2018, 10:40:32 AM »
Another quote:
The Point Malcolm Lighthouse in South Australia guided paddle steamers through the lower lakes of the River Murray from 1878 to 1931.
 

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Re: An Inpromptu Ride
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2018, 08:28:46 AM »
Think your posts are informative , funny and sincere ,
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