This morning we are catching up on bits, cleaning up as we leave Melbourne tomorrow morning, visiting some friends along the way. This afternoon we are going in to see the Old Melbourne Goal, apparently we can be arrested in a modern day police station by a Charge Sergeant, get locked up in the cells … Continue reading Day 17 -17th April
Day 16 -16th April
Today we went to the Victoria Markets, which is an experience not to be missed. There are lots of fruit and veggies stalls, a big meat area with all kinds of meats and fish, a deli area, stalls of every description selling a big variety of wares. Of course you get s lot of stalls … Continue reading Day 16 -16th April
Day 15 – 15th April
Well we came home exhausted with achy feet but hopefully with a handful of good photos. We went to the Melbourne Zoo today, as far as zoo’s go it’s a pretty good Zoo, and the cost is reasonable, $24.40 for adults, we had a 10% discount card so cost us $22 for a full day … Continue reading Day 15 – 15th April
Day 14 – 14th April
Today we went into the city on the number 112 tram, it’s a short drive to the tram stop, we found a park on the side of the road that allowed all day parking. Tram ticket cost $6.80 per adult, or $3.40 concession which gives you all day tram travel. It does take a long … Continue reading Day 14 – 14th April
Day 13 – 13th April
That would be about right; we woke to blue skies this morning. We left Mansfield and headed towards Healesville, it was a very pretty drive and we could see where the fires had been over 12 months ago, with lots of new growth. We had planned to go to the Healesville Sanctuary but changed our … Continue reading Day 13 – 13th April
V – Toolangi Recreational Reserve
Toolangi Recreational Reserve – T, B, OR, F, M, D. Drive down a small street, into a fairly treey area next to a sports field. It’s a small area, toilets at sports field. Rating – 1.5
Day 12 – 12th April
Well we have decided to give it one more go, Craig’s Hut that is, more snow was supposed to fall overnight and the showers should have cleared by this arvo. The temp has certainly dropped outside. We are catching up on postings this morning; we will have an early lunch before heading back up the … Continue reading Day 12 – 12th April
V – Sheepyard Flat
Sheepyard Flat – T, OR, F, W, M, BR, D. 19 km SE of Merrijig. Turn onto Howqua Hills Road 2 km E of Merrijig. 17 km of dirt road. What an awesome place in the high country, great base to explore the area. Huge, massive area next to a flowing river. There is 2 sides … Continue reading V – Sheepyard Flat
Day 11 – 11th April
That’s more like it, the Jack is now covered in mud covering up the slimy green hoppers, life has returned to normal. We will need to hose it down though as its hard open a door without getting dirty. Weather wise we just about covered it all today, we had rain, fog and sunshine at … Continue reading Day 11 – 11th April
Day 10 – 10th April
My mum’s birthday, Happy Birthday to her. After our late night we had a sleep in before I rang my mum to wish her Happy Birthday. The plan today was to go back up to the mountain and check out some more huts that we didn’t get to yesterday. But................. The weather has closed in, … Continue reading Day 10 – 10th April