Cann River to Genoa – Narrow Roads, Campfires & Chickens

Left Cann River and hit the narrow roads through Alfred National Park—tight shoulders, winding edges, and the occasional truck flying past with way too much confidence. Took a quiet break at a truck stop overnight. Not glamorous, but it did the job. The next morning, I pushed on toward Genoa—and that’s where things shifted. Met up with a subscriber who’d been following the journey. They offered a spot by the fire, a warm meal, and some proper conversation—the kind that reminds you you're still human, not just a silhouette on a road. There were even a dozen chickens hanging around, keeping the vibe humble and hilarious. Sometimes, all it takes is a good yarn and a campfire to reset the system. I’m rested, grateful, and ready for the next leg. Wanting to support the journey? 📖 Read my novel — Dark Matter: The Order of the Hidden Cross Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/Dark-Matter... Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Matter-Or... 📚 Get early access to Moloch & 86400 Patreon:   / ianbayly   💳 Support the walk No fixed address, no room for stuff—so gift cards or PayPal help most: Food: Coles, Woolworths, FoodWorks, IGA Gear: Anaconda, Kathmandu, BCF PayPal: https://paypal.me/OneAussiesAdventure 📸 Follow along: Instagram: @OneAussiesAdventure Facebook: OneAussiesAdventure YouTube: One Aussie’s Adventure #OneAussiesAdventure #WalkingAustralia #AlfredNationalPark #CampfireChats #RoadsideLife #SoloJourney #MentalHealthMatters #StillWalking #DarkMatterNovel #SupportIndieAuthors #GenoaChickens #NomadicLife Hey there, legend. I’m Ian—writer, wanderer, and full-time long-distance walker (aka glorified homeless). In 2023, life flipped the table on me. I lost my home, my stability, and pretty much everything else. So I made a decision: instead of rotting in a city with no options, I’d walk the entire east coast of Australia—4,500km from the bottom of Victoria to the tip of Cape York. No shortcuts. Just me, a 20kg pack, and the road ahead. I’ve travelled a fair bit in my time—Canada, the UK, Southeast Asia—but now I find myself back in Australia, dirt broke. Not poor—poor’s a mindset. Just broke. And, if I’m honest, a little broken too. I’ve been living under the weight of suicidal thoughts for decades. Most days I don’t want to die. I just want the universe to either call my number... or get off my back for once. I’m tired. But I’m still walking. I write dark fiction too. If you’d like to support what I’m doing, the best way isn’t to donate—it’s to read. My novel Dark Matter: The Order of the Hidden Cross is out now. 📖 Buy the Book: Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/Dark-Matter... Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Matter-Or... 👤 Author Pages: Amazon: amazon.com/author/ianbayly Facebook: facebook.com/ianbayly.author Instagram: instagram.com/ianbayly.author 🖋 Or join me on Patreon, where I’m releasing draft chapters of my upcoming books Moloch and 86400. New chapters drop every Monday:   / ianbayly   ☕ If you're someone who insists on helping—thank you. Since I have no fixed address and can only carry so much, gift vouchers are far more useful than physical items. Food and gear help keep this journey going: Food: Coles, Woolworths, FoodWorks, IGA Clothing & Camping: Anaconda, Kathmandu, BCF You can also use: https://paypal.me/OneAussiesAdventure 📬 Mailbox: (Currently paused—thanks for the generosity!) 📍 If you know I’m heading your way and have any odd jobs that need doing—and you reckon I might be useful—I’m open to that too. Every bit helps. 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/OneAussiesAdventure 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/OneAussiesAdventure After a good chat with a subscriber named Marty, he gave me a challenge I struggle with: just say thank you. No more “nah, I’m all good” lies. Just—thank you. So to you, right now, I say it: Thank you. Thank you for being here. Thank you for sharing your time with me. And if all you can do is smash that subscribe button because you believe in resilience, stories, and taking the hard road when it’s the only one left. I say a BIG thank you, to you.