Autumn becomes winter.

It's the very first day of winter and our traveller is happily striding around in a brand new pair of boots which arrived yesterday; thanks to the purchasing power of the credit card and a remarkably fast postal system. Last night, the Weldborough Hotel owner brought out a large package received in the mail. The locals in the bar were so curious that Ben had to open the box immediately to show them what was inside. One of the locals rides a bike and happens to have a 1940's Matchless in his shed but is unable to kick start it due to a back problem. He does, however, comfortably roar around the countryside on a Triumph. Today, the plan is to ride to St Helen's to buy a pen and that's a long way to go for a pen. Hopefully the trip will include a visit to a Service Tasmania office to finally complete the registration transfer for the Ducati.