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Map of the Route 2013

Ballarat, Ararat, Hamilton, Port Fairy, Port Campbell, Colac and return to Ballarat....OUR GOAL..

Ballarat, Ararat, Hamilton, Port Fairy, Port Campbell, Colac and return to Ballarat....OUR GOAL..







"If we all have the fortitude to see this effort through to the end, then we will eradicate polio." - Bill Gates




Thanks to Rotary and its partners, the world has seen polio cases plummet by more than 99 percent, preventing five million instances of child paralysis and 250,000 deaths. When Rotary began its eradication work, polio infected more than 350,000 children annually. In 2011, fewer than 1,000 cases were reported worldwide.

But the polio cases represented by that final 1 percent are the most difficult and expensive to prevent. Challenges include geographic isolation, worker fatigue, armed conflict, and cultural barriers.


That’s why it’s so important to generate the funding needed to End Polio Now. To fail is to invite a polio resurgence that would condemn millions of children to lifelong paralysis in the years ahead.



The bottom line is this: As long as polio threatens even one child anywhere in the world, all children — wherever they live — remain at risk.


Monday, February 22, 2010

Tropical Altona



Today's ride was to Altona and back - the cooling sea breeze counteracting the 34 degree day. I (Katrina) remember at some time in the past thinking Altona was a long way. Now it seems a very short ride although it was 50 km return. There are beautiful bay views, and also, silhouetted proudly in front of the refinery ... a single date palm- well, with climate change Altona may end up being tropical.

Bruce's most edifying remark today was that owners definitely do resemble their dogs - this said after we passed a Beagle and its owner - both possible candidates for The Biggest Loser. I remarked that I should therefore own a stout and determined short-legged dog such as a corgi - and not a frisky young poodle cross, like our Mopsy. So today's competition question for our readers is: "What sort of dog should Bruce own ? " Please email us your suggestions ! (He is hoping you all suggest a greyhound ....)

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