It has been a long time between drinks, first the Internet was so slow I grew a beard while stuff loaded then we had none but I definitely wasn't about house the sat phone as a link, not at those prices!
We arrived in Adelaide and booked into the van park as Kath flew home for a night to attend her Class Graduation, Huge thanks Killian for organising the flights. The kids were both surprised and happy Kath went to the effort to attend, a few of the parents were as well, not to mention her fellow teachers.
Headed south towards Banrock Station winery, surprise surprise where we had lunch and a few samples, we also obtained a couple of 'souvenirs' to bring back.
Ended up in Victoria where we visited Bushland Dingo rescue centre, meet Gill the owner and spend quite some time talking and seeing all her dogs, about 30 odd from all states of Australia, she doesn't breed them so keeps the gene pool pure. Fascinating lady.
Kept following the Murray River Valley Hwy and camped on the Murray River that night, absolutely bloody hot, even the wind was 39C, didn't cool down much until early hours of the morning.
Visited Glenrowan for lunch with Ned Kelly, fantastic little Cafe with excellent food.
Then on to Browns Brothers Cellar Door for a few more samples as Kath usually drinks their Cienna red when dining out. The crowd was huge as it was also their comedy festival afternoon so we didn't linger very long and headed out to Edi Cutting for the night and yep, rained again but at least it wasn't very windy. We heard a large tree come crashing down up the hill from us, happy we were in the open part.
Then off to Swift Creek via the Alpine Way Hwy, now that is an experience I will never forget ! The road is narrow, mores bends than an epileptic snake with sheer drop offs beside the road and NO guard rails, Kath was driving so to say I was a tad nervous is an understatement. Kath has a habit of steering towards what she looks at so came way to close to the edge for my liking a few times. Stopped at the top at Mt Hotham for lunch and changed over drivers, the souther side is a total contrast, still a little bendy but no drop offs.
We caught up with good friends Greg and Ann Batt, had a really enjoyable few days with them, Greg showed us around his patch of Victoria, it is really very scenic and peaceful. Visited Lakes Entrance, many little towns and up into the State Forest Fire lookout and the legendary high country cattle runs, old steam winches and hoists used in the timber industry, saw a couple of snakes, wild brumbies and the views were sensational, even saw a wombat just up the gully from their home. All in all a very memorable few days.
The last photo is basically their back yard, beautiful ranges.
Huge Thank you Greg and Ann,
Well it started raining again so we left and headed towards East Gipsland and Eden, more adventures to come.
Stay safe.
Bob n Kathy
Greg and Ann's back yard.
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