Vic Day 5 and 6 (229 & 230) Sunday 9th and Monday 10th January, 2022 Zero Days
4796.5 / 416.9km
This is my last stop before a 3 week walk to the next town of Marysville. I need to make sure I got everything ready. The next walk goes close to the Dargo Pub and I plan a diversion for some Pub grub. Then I get the message the Dargo has closed due to a close contact Covid case. At this stage its closed till the 14th January. I can wangle getting there on that date. Disappointing as the next section to Howitt Hut is 7 or 8 days and the Dargo was a break in there.
It means I have to pack as if I don't get a meal. Omeo has good food and cafes so I enjoy the break before the final push.
Omeo also has a laundromat. I go down to wash and meet Monica. We all need a Monica in our life(Mambo No 5). Feisty 80 year old. Little bit saucy as well. There's only one machine working and Monica hooks me up with Jeffo, a bus driver from Sydney on two week holiday camping in the Alps and visiting friends.
We become undie brothers where our filthy undies mingle in the washing machine and dryer. They smell a lot better with a dash of Dynamo from Monica. We all have a good talk and a laugh.
Laundromats are a good place to talk as are campsites. I've had dinners in both pubs and will pick up a breakfast in a Cafe before leaving tomorrow. Some damage down by the river and its a shame to see the caravan park shut. One of my dinners was planned down at the Red van in the park. I think I'm ready for the final push. Next stop Marysville 3 weeks away then hopefully a 1 day walk over the hill to Healesville. Just the steep hills in the way. I expect to whinge a bit yet.
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| The Hotel |
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| Getting the chocolate stash |
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| The road into town |
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