We wake to the sound of the church bells ringing at the Cathedral down the street. A quick breakfast and we head off to the farmers market. Rain is threatening on and off for the day, so we’ll see how it goes. Seven years back, the Sunday Farmgate market began with an honest and simple…
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Off to Tasmania today. Our drive from Airey’s Inlet to Melbourne airport where we’ll catch a flight is only a few hours. The road passes through pleasant countryside, rolling hills, and lots of sheep! It’s been a while since I’ve driven in heavy, city traffic but it’s not too bad – a little construction near…
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Today is our much-anticipated drive along the Great Ocean Rd. We start at Port Fairy and will make our way north to Airey’s Inlet. The first hour of the drive was scenic, with lots of grazing cows and sheep with no ocean in site. Eventually, we make the turn up the coast and the views…
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Our drive in the morning takes us from Penola, in South Australia, to Port Fairy in Victoria. Along the route is ‘Blue Lake’, near the town of Mount Gambier, a remnant of the area’s volcanic past. The lake is large, deep, and incredibly blue. Mount Gambier is an attractive place with well-maintained buildings and residences…
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