Cycling the roads of the state of Victoria in southeastern Australia, I saw all the warning signs of animals crossing the road, from koala activity to kangaroo crossing signs. Most common one was the kangaroo crossing sign. Less common were those with a koala or a wombat.
Unfortunately, in my six-weeks of bicycle travel around Victoria, I saw none, not a single kangaroo, koala or a wombat crossing the road.
Freewheeling downhill from the likes of Mount Victory in the Grampians at nearly 70 km/hr, I hoped I would not encounter a kangaroo, not to mention having to avert a collision with one.
When I came upon the koala activity signs, I slowed down, often even stopped, and surveyed the upper branches of trees at the side of the road, hoping I’d glimpse at least one wild koala. But I had no such luck.
In Halls Gap in the Grampians, I saw many kangaroos, emus, parrots and cockatoos in town, but not on the road.
Perhaps just as well, as I really didn’t fancy facing a massive kangaroo standing in my way in the middle of the road! On the other hand, it would be nice to see a koala eye to eye. I’d certainly yield the koala the right of way. Perhaps on my next bike trip in Australia. That said, I’d yield to the kangaroo as well! đŸ™‚