Around And About

The weather here in Adelaide is gradually starting to get better although it is still very cold and I am feeling the cold more and more these days.  I am hoping for some warmer days and they can't come soon enough!

We had a nice drive out with our car club on Sunday and the weather was lovely and sunny but still quite cold, but the hotel we had lunch in had a great fire to warm us up.

An open fire is very welcoming

On the way home it was looking like it would rain

An Adelaide Rosella enjoying a nibble in our back yard

Sunset from our house

Bright pansies on the outdoor table

These daffodils are early flowering  in the garden

This week has been a busy week with friends and haven't had much time to blog but hope you are well and happy.  

I have been following the Olympic Games and so have had a few late nights trying to keep up with events.

Back Again

 I have been away from here for quite a while but all is well.  We have also had a trip away in our van to Victoria and here are some photos of a few places where we spent some time - I hope you enjoy.

Warrock Homestead

Warrock Homestead  is 20 km north of Casterton, and is the birthplace of the Kelpie. George Robertson was from Scotland and acquired the station in 1844. A small hut was constructed first for him to live in and then many more buildings were built for his workers and eventually consisted of 57 mostly timber buildings built from timber sourced locally,  which were among others, a grain store, shepherd's hut, shearing shed and many more buildings to support his growing business.  

It is a beautiful property and we spent a few hours looking around and immersing ourselves in the history of the station.

Some of the original buildings

The original Kelpie kennels at Warrock

Another view of the property

Beautiful old timber fences

The Shearing Shed

Some of the old outbuildings

Casterton

Casterton is a small town in Victoria, near the South Australian border, and is known as the home of the Kelpie dog.  A Kelpie Muster is held annually here but it was not on when we were there.  It is very popular and we were told that the caravan parks are  all booked out well in advance so we will have to think about that for another trip.

Casterton

Campfire at Casterton

Edenhope

Edenhope is another small town about 30 km from the South Australian border.  The caravan park is on the shores of Lake Wallace.  We stayed at the lovely caravan park on Lake Wallace and had a great lunch at the Hotel in the main street. We always like to support local business when we can and a meal out is good especially when I don't have to cook!

Lake Wallace, Edenhope

 sunset at Edenhope

Edenhope sunset

Below are some random photos taken as we were travelling.

Lake Burrumbeet

An old abandoned building

White faced Heron at Coleraine

Beautiful old gum trees

Lovely old house in a country town

Magnificent Magpie

I have a  new camera and it was good to try the various settings and get a good shot of this magpie.

Some of the locals

I hope you enjoyed my photo trip and hope you have a good week.