Martin: From here on, we mainly stayed on the back roads on to see more of the countryside but it was hot when you stepped out of the car. When we pulled over to have our sandwiches at the town park in Murchison, the outside temp was 46C, so we stayed inside the car with the AC on and the engine running – hoping it wouldn’t over heat. Made Beechworth in the mid-afternoon and found accommodation for the remaining two nights. Had planned on camping for at least part of the trip and we had dragged along the equipment but were advised against it due to the high fire danger. Walked around the town to see where we would eat and it became a choice of an interesting looking seafood café or the menu from one of the numerous pubs. The busy pub won out and we put the café on the list for Saturday night. The pub meal was less than memorable and the entertainment for the evening was provided by the middle aged couple across from us who, after being seated at the last remaining available table, realised they were sitting at table No.13 and the woman proceeded to kick up a fuss as she wanted to be moved. Bet they don’t walk under ladders. Spent some time after the meal checking out the shop windows. There are a number of interesting shops as Beechworth is a popular destination for people from Melbourne to come up for the weekend.
Me: Hiking with Rod, Bob, Harley, Kathy, Janna & Kavan.
Pima Wash in South Mountain.
Pretty day, lovely walk.
Jane - Looks like Kavan took a short nap...you had a good day with family.
ReplyDeleteMartin - Sounds like an interesting day!