Monthly Archives: August 2016

The Spirit of Tasmania

I left Sale early in the afternoon and headed for Port Melbourne to board the Spirit of Tasmania..  It was a pleasant drive, despite the miserable weather, and I reached the port in plenty of time.  One has to queue for … Continue reading

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Eden to Sale

It is only a four hour drive from Eden in NSW to Sale in Victoria, and I was in no hurry as my friends were not due home until 9.30 pm. I loaded the car, said goodbye to Eden and … Continue reading

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Eden on the South Coast of NSW

On my journey to Eden I found myself in Bega – Bega Cheese territory.  And there along the highway was the Cheese Factory and Information Centre.  I went in and had a look in the centre, and walked around.  One can … Continue reading

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Snowy Mountains

On leaving the park at Queenbeyan, I headed south east towards Eden.  I had not been there before – so all unfamiliar territory following the Monaro Highway.  I did stop to take a couple of photos of old buildings, but … Continue reading

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War Memorial in Canberra

There are so many places to visit in Canberra – far more than my two days would allow.  I did my best to see as much as possible, but my legs were still protesting after my ride around Dubbo Zoo! … Continue reading

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Parliament House at Canberra

A visit to Parliament House was also on my bucket list – and today was the day.  So I set off to visit and easily found my way (thanks to my GPS) to Parliament House and into the car park … Continue reading

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Dubbo to Canberra

Some years ago, I recall passing the Dubbo Zoo, or perhaps it was the sign pointing to the zoo – I know we didn’t visit, but it was something that I wanted to do some time. When I was planning … Continue reading

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The Scenery Forever Changing

I do concentrate on the road, but can’t help watching the scenery as it passes.  After the mountainous route to Toowoomba, one comes down the other side of the range and it is all flat – though with every changing … Continue reading

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Boggabilla

I had booked into a motel in Boggabilla – just over the border in NSW.  I have a memory of the town from way back in the 1980’s.  I had been to Melbourne on business and on the day I … Continue reading

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Beachmere to Goodiwindi

It rained early on Monday morning at Beachmere and was quite heavy, but I could see lighter cloud and small patches of blue sky beyond the rain clouds, so I just delayed my start by about 45 minutes.  No need … Continue reading

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