Apsley River Waterhole and Gorge
A bit of a tour inland to the Douglas-Apsley National Park in NE Tasmania, and the waterhole.
Apologies for not getting around to everyone's feeds as much as I would like, I'm operating with one arm in a cast at the moment. Sadly, I can't even hold a camera & press the shutter button. Lucky I am still working my around Tassie with photos. I picked up this new hybrid bike you see .....
Pro tip from a 65-year-old with a shiny new hybrid bike:
When you take it for a maiden voyage on a mountain bush fire trail, don’t overestimate your superhero skills — or the bike’s mountain goat abilities. Those innocent-looking dirt tracks can turn into steep, rough, rock-strewn rollercoasters before you know it. Especially at speed. And you have to go fast hey, that's what downhills are for ;)
What did I learn?
Gravity always wins, wrists are breakable, and the emergency department has uncomfortable chairs after 7 hours waiting for a cast and head trauma checks.
As for my poor new bike … it needs of a full rebuild. I’m pretty sure it is asking for a new less “enthusiastic” owner 😂
Have a great injury-free week out there and thanks for any comments, they are greatly appreciated !
Waterscape 63/100 in 2025
Apsley River Waterhole and Gorge
A bit of a tour inland to the Douglas-Apsley National Park in NE Tasmania, and the waterhole.
Apologies for not getting around to everyone's feeds as much as I would like, I'm operating with one arm in a cast at the moment. Sadly, I can't even hold a camera & press the shutter button. Lucky I am still working my around Tassie with photos. I picked up this new hybrid bike you see .....
Pro tip from a 65-year-old with a shiny new hybrid bike:
When you take it for a maiden voyage on a mountain bush fire trail, don’t overestimate your superhero skills — or the bike’s mountain goat abilities. Those innocent-looking dirt tracks can turn into steep, rough, rock-strewn rollercoasters before you know it. Especially at speed. And you have to go fast hey, that's what downhills are for ;)
What did I learn?
Gravity always wins, wrists are breakable, and the emergency department has uncomfortable chairs after 7 hours waiting for a cast and head trauma checks.
As for my poor new bike … it needs of a full rebuild. I’m pretty sure it is asking for a new less “enthusiastic” owner 😂
Have a great injury-free week out there and thanks for any comments, they are greatly appreciated !
Waterscape 63/100 in 2025