January 2022 Forty Kilometres south of Melbourne CBD the oldest house in the suburb of Frankston was built in 1855 for the Liardet family. Surrounded by gardens it is a French-style farmhouse that would once have had views of Port … Continue reading Ballam Park Homestead
The other night they were telling us on the TV that it seems that the Moderna vaccine might cure warts. Well, what a load of codswallop that is! I’ve got more warts and barnacles than an old whale and not … Continue reading Pull the other leg
January 2022 It’s summer in Melbourne and the Red Flowering Gums are splendid. The bees are kept busy all day and in the evenings the lorikeets, more colourful than the flowers, squawk raucously as they feed on the nectar. Continue reading Red Flowering Gums
January 2022 This is the time of year that we try to take a break from caravanning while those who work can get away to the bush and the beach. After all, we grey nomads can wander about whenever we … Continue reading Melbourne – A Tale of Two Cities
Day 12 Monday 27/12/21 Whorouly to home, sunny 21 Rather than take the Hume Highway we decide on the scenic route down through the King Valley. The King Valley as always is beautiful. All the campgrounds are busy and packed. … Continue reading A Chiltern Christmas – Day 12 – Back to the city
Day 11 Sunday 26/12/21 Chiltern to Whorouly, overcast 29 Xmas night was another roaster. Gosh, was it a hot night! We’d like to have a few more days on the road but if we do, we’ll need to find somewhere … Continue reading A Chiltern Christmas – Day 11 – Whorouly
Day 10 Saturday 25/12/21 Xmas Day Chiltern, hot 35 (perfect Xmas weather) It’s another glorious summery morning. Woody walks around town. The neighbours are still watching the outside TV. I had no idea that off season television was so entertaining. … Continue reading A Chiltern Christmas – Day 10 – Christmas Day
Day 9 Friday 24/12/21 Chiltern, low 30’s An early morning walk around town is rewarding as businesses are coming to life for the day. It’s nice to get a quick glimpse of the street devoid of cars as it once … Continue reading A Chiltern Christmas – Day 9 – Christmas Eve
Day 8 Thursday 23/12/21 Chiltern, Warm 32 It’s a quiet day of reading and walks. We learn on the park grapevine that someone’s kids over on the unpowered lawn area have killed a rabbit and their Gran is about ready … Continue reading A Chiltern Christmas – Day 8 – In a stew over rabbit
Day 7 Wednesday 22/12/21 Chiltern, Warm 31 You really can’t go past bacon & eggs for breakfast made with the bacon we bought in Albury. P & K next door aren’t touring the area as their motorhome is all set … Continue reading A Chiltern Christmas – Day 7
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