The Sunburnt Country

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Geo: -34.1806, 142.227

We had a pretty uninteresting trip, long straight roads and huge fields of dirt and stubble, talk about the sunburnt country. It bought back our first years of marriage in Nandaly, miles from anywhere and hot and dusty. Passed through towns we used to play tennis and golf in, it looks like most small towns like Nandaly have died with residents selling out and moving on.

We had breakfast in Donald which was nice, filled up in Ouyen and we were both surprised at how much it had grown.

When we reached Red Cliffs it was beautiful to see some green grass and trees, travelled through Mildura to Gol Gol and set up in a beautiful park right on the river. This afternoon we have sat by the river and watched speed boats, skiers and ducks, very civilised and had a Poppy and Nanna nap!!

We walked to the Gol Gol pub along the Murray the site was amazing with house boats moored at the edge of the Murray were the occupants could just jump off and walk up to the pub. Had a beautiful meal on the patio of the pub over looking the Murray, would recommend it to anyone.

Have had a lot of trouble with getting the internet reception is not good and had none last night that is why I could not get this sent.

Hope all are well, not missing home at all and this morning we are going to do some exploring of Mildura and surrounds.

Love to all

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Photos

The Murray River Gol Gol
Stunning spot and quite a busy river

Just the way I like it
Finished setting up and taking a break

Black Ducks and Wood Ducks
They were enjoying time with us on the banks of the river

A Beautiful Spot
Wish we could have gone for a ride!

Memories
The Silo's were a constant travelling on the Sunraysia Highway and Caldar Highway with straight roads.

Mick watching the river
A hop skip and jump to the Murray River, beautiful spot

House Boats moored on the river
As we walked wondered if the boats were at the pub we were heading to and they were, what a life!

Comments

[Mick]

F....ing ducks again. At least no camels.

[Trevor]

They might be short, feathery long necked camels !

[anne naismith]

Looks like you two are relaxing and enjoying yourselves. Gol Gol looks lovely. xx

[Kate O'Connor]

Hello looks great! Girls are very excited about spending the first week of school holidays with poppy! I hope they survive : ) Enjoy yourselves! Love you

[muzoconnor]

Hi Kate, Dad is really looking forward to having the girls I think they will survive, you did alright. Luv u