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Chris L
11-20-03, 03:57 AM
OK, so some of you are aware that I recently purchased a digital camera. Last Sunday I decided to go for a 176km ride and try it out. Now I've finally found time to upload the results.

The early part of this ride followed Currumbin Creek.

Chris L
11-20-03, 03:58 AM
Now starting the climb of Tomewin.
Chris L
11-20-03, 03:59 AM
Looking towards the Cougals, Boyd's Butte and Springbrook (dominating the skyline in the background). The only cloud I saw all day.

Chris L
11-20-03, 04:00 AM
A road-side garden on Tomewin.
Chris L
11-20-03, 04:02 AM
Looking across the Rous River toward Mt Warning, near Murwillumbah (the economic, political, social and cultural hub of the known universe).
Chris L
11-20-03, 04:04 AM
I'm expecting a goblin to jump out at any moment!
Chris L
11-20-03, 04:05 AM
Near Tyalgum, looking over Limpinwood Valley. How long can I stand this?
Chris L
11-20-03, 04:07 AM
Looking back across the Valley toward Springbrook, Mt Hobwee, Bald Mtn and whatever else is out there.
Chris L
11-20-03, 04:08 AM
A dirt road by the Tweed River -- and some shade. Bliss!
Chris L
11-20-03, 04:09 AM
A picture says 1,000 words, and more eloquently than I ever could.
Chris L
11-20-03, 04:11 AM
How did the "pave paradise" Tweed Shire Council miss this one?
Chris L
11-20-03, 04:12 AM
That should hold you rainforest fans for a while.
Chris L
11-20-03, 04:14 AM
Did I mention that I got three flats on this ride? Well, the last happened just after descending from here.
Chris L
11-20-03, 04:15 AM
A good day for flying a kite (or riding home into a headwind). Who can tell I'm having fun with my new toy? :D
willic
11-20-03, 08:46 AM
Very beautifull Chris. A real treat to cycle through.

For a moment, when I saw your post heading I thought you had payed us a visit to the Uk as we also have a Tweed valley on the Scottish/English border region and also known for its beautifull surroundings,in a more "genteel" way.
Full of big fish the river (Salmon) the rich fisherman will pay large amounts of money for just one day at the best spots....
Gojohnnygo.
11-20-03, 12:06 PM
Those are some great pics Chris. :)
Zin
11-20-03, 12:31 PM
Cool! Thanks for sharing the pics! I should really get a "winter/summer" job down under!
Chris L
11-20-03, 08:28 PM
For a moment, when I saw your post heading I thought you had payed us a visit to the Uk as we also have a Tweed valley on the Scottish/English border region and also known for its beautifull surroundings,in a more "genteel" way.

You do realise, of course, that now I will have to pay you a visit, and it's all your fault. :cry: :D