Boiling in Bendigo


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January 24th 2009
Published: January 24th 2009
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At 9.30 am it was already too hot to go for a walk, but as it was our first day in Bendigo we walked around the botanical gardens and the path along Bendigo Creek - there must have been water in there somewhere but all we could see were reeds and weeds. By the time we got back to the car it was 40 degrees. Even my knees were sweating. Back at the camp we leapt out of the car and into the swimmin... Read Full Entry



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Friends for breakfastFriends for breakfast
Friends for breakfast

the wildlife at the Euroa camp ground was very friendly
Bendigo GoldfieldsBendigo Goldfields
Bendigo Goldfields

The Old Tom Mine out the back of Bendigo - dry and depressing
Raided DustRaided Dust
Raided Dust

we walked to the lookout, and what did we see? DUST!
MaryboroughMaryborough
Maryborough

Another lovely gold town - Court House, Post Office and Town Hall
Morris Dancers!!Morris Dancers!!
Morris Dancers!!

Driving around the Goldfields we came across a folk festival in full swing and watched the Morris Dancers in the main street of Newstead - Go the Morris!!!
MaldenMalden
Malden

Another gold town trapped in a timewarp



25th January 2009

Great Blog
Good story telling. And good information on where you have been and what you have seen. Envious of your travels around Australia. Like you, I love the wine districts. Don't forget the RSL's, social clubs, sports clubs for, usually, good food and comany. But you sure can't beat the friendly caravan parks. Will be following your journey with interest
7th June 2009

Hi Hilary!!
Hi Hilary!! It's Raelene Marsters here! Do you remember me? Well I remember you!!!! Enjoying reading your blog...looks like you're having the collest time ever!!! Take care Rae xox

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