Ride on 11/9/2019
We had 20 riders on yesterday's ride. We headed off from Seaford station and followed the lovely path along the western border of the ESWEA (Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands Environment Area) , then through parklands and after crossing Kananook Creek arrived at the Duck-In Cafe on McLeod Rd just before Patterson River. With a ripper tailwind and sunshine, a resolution to continue onto Mordialloc (see PS below) for coffee was carried on the voices.
After Patterson River the trail followed further sections of the ESWEA. We saw some raptors (? swamp harriers) thermalling in the breeze just before Christine and Judy H. were attacked by magpies. After a bit of 1st aid we ended up at the always enjoyable Tour De Cafe near Mordialloc pier. Sitting back in the spring sunshine, chatting and imbibing was very enjoyable.
Some of us then took the train while others rode on to Sandringham and some all the way back to Melbourne.
Thanks to everyone for making it such a good ride.
Rosscoe
PS MORDIALLOC is derived from the term 'moordy yallock' which originated from the Aboriginal language Boonwurrung, which is listed in some sources as meaning muddy creek, and in others as "little sea." We all acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands through which we ride, and pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. I reckon we have the privilege to often ride through the last few recognizable remnants of these lands in Melbourne.