The longest driving on all Australian route is scheduled for today – arund 500 kms in tge strong sun and heat. The road is empty. Can you imagine that during 5 days of driving through NSW I saw only 2 hitchhikers? Yes, I gave them a lift! Because I also hitchhike… But in general hitch is not popularcin Australia – drivers do not stop, so the travellers do not try… Miserable…
I have been to Canberra during my first voyage to Australia in 1986. 33 years… But the capital remain almost the same with the Parliament in the centre, between two lakes. I found the way to the Red Hill to see the panoramic view… Not easy to drive in the capital – red lights every 200 m, roadworks – they build the tram line.
Then I was driving picturesque Illawara Hwy with the nice views. Traffic congestion in the evening – crowd of the cars are retirning from weekend. I spent thd night in Engadine, close to Sydney invited by the Couchsurfer. Thank you Pam and Neal for your hospitality – this was the only positive couch staying in Australia! I reached their place at 7 pm, tired, but happy…
