Heathcote was built on the wealth of the Victorian gold rush of the 1850’s but today’s gold can be found in the quality red wine that this dry region produces. The aim of our last visit here was to stay … Continue reading Historic Heathcote – Day 1 – Climate Changes
Day 2 Thursday 5/1/2023 Meeniyan, warm It’s a pleasant morning. We buy coffee in the main street and take it back for breakfast outside on the lawn. We’re lazing about contemplating what walks we’ll do and discussing Covid when I … Continue reading A Meeniyan Moment – Day 2 – Oh rats!
Day 1 Wednesday 4/1/2023 Home to Meeniyan 16-21 When Toothless rang 2 nights ago and suggested getting away for a few days, we thought “Why not?”. By 8:45 we’re on the road and headed for the nearest Aldi to stock … Continue reading A Meeniyan Moment – Day 1 – Confusion reigns
Day 14 Monday 26/12/2022 Portland to Melbourne Portland is yet another town that is hard to leave. It’s now time to let the families enjoy a holiday. As we pack up a neighbour who has done little other than give a cursory wave, wanders over and says “You leaving are you?” Why is it that some people only talk when you are going? We take the road through Woolsthorpe bypassing Warrnambool and Port Fairy. This is sheep and tree plantation country. Being something of a back road it has fits and starts where it narrows to one lane but otherwise … Continue reading Explore Portland – Day 14 Time to go
Day 13 Christmas Day Sunday 25/12/2022 Portland, warm sunny 21 We’re up early, sorry, Woody is always up early. I’m up early to catch the misty sunrise over the harbour. Then, it’s a morning of phone calls and preparing lunch. … Continue reading Exploring Portland – Day 13 Christmas in the sun
Day 12 Saturday 24/12/2022 Portland, warm 21 A walk into town for more bread is a lovely amble around the now busy shops. Christmas carols are playing and street stall sausages are sizzling. I love the hush on Christmas Eve, … Continue reading Exploring Portland – Day 12 Christmas is coming
Day 11 Friday 23/12/22 Portland, cloudy 14 – 19 Woody picked up the last of the Xmas groceries before breakfast, after which we walked down to The Bakehouse to buy cakes for Xmas day. Tucked behind a lot of old … Continue reading Exploring Portland – Day 11 In praise of saints & wombat droppings
Day 10 Thursday 22/12/2022 Portland, sunny 14 – 21 The patisserie ‘The Bakehouse’ only opens at the end of the week so Woody has to wait in a queue to buy almond croissants and pain au chocolat. But you know … Continue reading Exploring Portland – Day 10 & The Bakehouse opens
Day 9 Wednesday 21/12/2022 Portland, wet 14 – 21 Thinking it would be a good idea to pack a picnic and drive out to Bridgewater. I pick Woody up (after his walk) on the outskirts of town. It is beginning … Continue reading Exploring Portland – Day 9 Searching for the elusive
Day 8 Tuesday 20/12/2022 Portland, sunny 12 – 21 Washing day. It’s not every day that you eat breakfast while happily watching someone jump off a cliff. Yes, those hang gliders are at it again. Woody walks into town to … Continue reading Exploring Portland – Day 8 Hanging around
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