Desert on the other hand is a different story. Lime Swirl Cheesecake, not something I would order where there were options are more of a chocolate nature but it is what it is and it was very nice.
Travel Diary
Here We Go Again – Chapter 99 – 80 Mile Beach to Mable Bar
What a surprising chain of events. A pub in a small town renowned for its heat, turning on an amazing night of “entertainment” with an eye opening insight into a passionate personality.
Here We Go Again – Chapter 100 – Mable Bar Day 2
There is a large reservoir behind the van park and a look out. The signs suggest it is a 4WD opportunity. Robyn is not enamoured with signs like that, especially when another suggests low 4WD and low gear are required.
In Search of Colour – Chapter 1- Our Search for Colour
Where he mocked our efforts to contain Her, moving into the “real” first verse of My Country by Dorothea MacKellar (not the one that starts “I love a sunburnt country” which is actually the second verse, and her “ordered woods and gardens”.
In Search of Colour – Chapter 2- Our Garden
We are particularly proud of our walking iris forest, the ornamental gingers and the grevilleas, all of which at differing times of the year prove colour explosions.
In Search of Colour – Chapter 3 – The Day of the Snake
Eventually the snake is bagged and is off to its new home, down the street aways.
Down By The River – Chapter 1 – The Mighty Murray
The mystique of a houseboat on the river conjures lazy days sipping wine in the spa, moored against the river bank watching the world go by.
Down By The River – Chapter 2 – Smiths Lake to Condobolin
And still the rain tumbles down in torrents. Our convoy managers of brisk 60 kph at best in these conditions, staying well apart, not that the spray is any different to the rain.
Down By The River – Chapter 3 – Condobolin Day 2
I walk towards the dam past the accumulation of rusting machinery inherent to most farms and this one is no different.
Down By The River – Chapter 4 – Condobolin Day 3
Never one to be tied down for any great length of time Uncle Brolga suggests the boys meet this afternoon at a local pub.
Down By The River – Chapter 5 – Condobolin to Mildura
Finally the fishing gear is unpacked and baited hooks cast. Success is almost immediate.
Down By The River – Chapter 6 – Mildura & the Houseboat Day 2
We are woken to the sounds of large engines on the water. A boat and water skiers are wandering up and down the river.