Sponsored by New Balance

Sponsored by New Balance
David would like to thank Stephen Roach and New Balance for their very generous donation of runners and sporting apparel to assist with this walk.

660 kms for Mel

In the early hours of February 8, 2009, Melanie Shuey was crossing the road, as she did many times a day. That time, however, the night was dark and the road completely invisible. She was hit and killed by an oncoming motorcycle. What happened was unthinkable, and now there is a quest for a similar tragedy never to happen again.

Beginning on September 12, 2009, David Shuey will lead friends, family and supporters on a walk to Wandiligong (where the Shuey family have been holidaying for many years) in memory of Mel, to ensure what happened on the night of February 8 never happens to another daughter, sister, friend or family member.

Monday, September 21, 2009

He's walked to Wandi! ... and is still only half way.

It was a beautiful weekend in the Alpine region. Dave made it safely through Bright and to Wandi at just after 5pm on Sunday to a group of friends cheering (and banging pots and pans), and most importantly, with the beer on ice. There were some sore legs, a sigh of relief, and a thought back to Trevor the sheep, wherever he rests now. Ian, Dave’s walking stick, made it all the way to Wandi, too.
Dave now has four days to rest up and reacquaint himself with the fresh Wandi air, before he heads off again, Melbourne-bound, on Thursday morning to meet new four-legged friends, make new feathered enemies, and enjoy the company of his walking companions, old and new. His arrival is set for Friday, October 2.

The ladies leading the fellas. That's what we like to see.





That is some hat, Dave. I'm not sure if it will work warding off the magpies... but at least you look the part (!?)


The night in Myrtleford:




Day 9 – Wandi day!






The end point... and here they come.




Dave's home:


Shoes off, tick. Beer in hand, tick tick.




It won't take long until they find the pub. And has there ever been a more deserved pint?

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Map of walk – click points for details.


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Notes on the map above:
The route shown will be walked both ways – Melbourne to Wandiligong, and Wandiligong to Melbourne. The rest points will be the same on both journeys.

The trip is sectioned as follows...
Day 1 (12/09) – Westerfolds Park to Whittlesea.
Day 2 – Whittlesea to Broadford
Day 3 – Broadford to Seymour.
Day 4 – Seymour to Avenel Longwood Rd, before Echuca.
Day 5 – Avenel Longwood Rd to Violet Town.
Day 6 – Violet Town to Glenrowan
Day 7 – Glenrowan to Milawa
Day 8 – Milawa to Myrtleford
Day 9 (20/09) – Myrtleford to Wandiligong (phew).
And so begins the return journey...
24/09 – Wandiligong to Myrtleford
25/09 – Myrtleford to Milawa
26/09 – Milawa to Glenrowan
27/09 – Glenrowan to Violet Town
28/09 – Violet Town to Avenel
29/09 – Avenel to Seymour
30/09 – Seymour to Broadford
01/10 – Broadford to Whittlesea
02/10 – Whittlesea to Westerfolds Park
03/10 – Sleep, rest the feet, eat a lot, rest the feet, sleep.