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April 2022 Exhaust Notes - Edition No 312 

Pyrenees Peregrination

Then through historic Chewton, Castlemaine and on to Newstead, where we had lunch at
the DIG café.
After a leisurely (read ‘slow’) lunch, it was off to Maryborough for fuel, still travelling along
the Pyrenees Hwy, through Avoca and out to Amphitheatre for a rest stop. From here we
took in a loop through the south-eastern part of the ranges, riding down through Lexton,
back along the very scenic Greenhills Creek Rd, back through Avoca and popped out to see
the Avoca Silo Art, with the big painting of the Barking Owl.
Then a simple run out to Moonambel Hotel Resort, getting there as planned at 4pm. Secure
parking in the back yard of the pub too.
At the Moonambel Hotel, Host Stewart and his daughter Kirsty made us feel most welcome
and attended to all our needs. A casual sit out on the rear sundeck for the remainder of the
afternoon, then in for dinner. They don’t normally open Wednesday nights, but Stewart
made an exception for us because of our numbers, and we had the place to ourselves. With
Stewart in the kitchen flying solo and Kirsty on bar and serving duties, it was a great night.
I think everyone was satisfied with their choice of meals, and a couple couldn’t manage to

get through the quantity.
Needless to say, there was a little alcohol consumed… All in all it was a fun night.
But as was discussed, and believe me there was plenty of discussions…
what happens on the ride – stays on the ride!

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