HALLS GAP

I went to Halls Gap this week. Ang came along too. While I was working Ang went golphing.

Halls Gap is located on the floor of the picturesque Fyans Valley, 250 metres above sea-level. By road it is 251 km north-west of Melbourne via Ararat. It is essentially a tourist village at the eastern edge of Grampians National Park - one of the state's most outstanding natural features and a major destination for holidaymakers and bushwalkers.

Unfortunately the day we went there the weather was terrible, rain and hail and a terrible wind storm and of course freezing cold. The next day however was lovely and Ang had a great golf day.The drive home was relaxing looking out at the scenary.

Barmera & Loxton North

Last week I went to scho0ls in Barmera & Loxton Nth district. Barmera is on the Sturt Highway past the Barossa & Clare Valley. So the driving was quite enjoyable. However it took me 4 hours to get there as the traffic in Adelaide was fairly heavy and they were doing roadworks pretty much up to Truro.

Barmera is part of the Riverina. I travelled over the Murray many times to get to the various towns. Besides wine, the area is of course famous for its fruit especially citrus fruit.

I stayed at the Barmera Hotel. The staff were very nice and I was surprised as to how the hotel was busy even early in the week. My room overlooked Bonney Lake

To get to Loxton Nth I travelled through Berry. Again that was a pleasant drive and because it had rained recently it was quite green all around. The fruit trees were beginning to blossom.

I was worrried I was not going to make my 3:30 plane so I rushed a bit getting home. I hope I don't receive any speeding tickets!