Swan Hill for Christmas

I rode to Nyah on Christmas day and then yesterday took a long route home, via Boort, Wedderburn, Maldon and Sutton Grange - a 1000km round trip.  I love doing a long ride on Christmas day as the weather is usually good and the roads are quiet and the traffic friendly.

On Tuesday, near Kerang.

I felt invigorated in my 'motorcycling spirit' by the ride back.  I passed through some of those places that seem like my two-wheeled home; empty roads that have given me so much joy over the years and are there waiting for me whenever I return.  As I cruise down them I sense all the various emotions I have experienced on them over the years, all bundled into one big memory.