On our way to Mole Creek.

 We took our time to travel to Mole Creek.  The scenery this time of year is lovely and green.

On our way to Mole Creek.

We go through Chudleigh on our way.

Lovely old homes and buildings along the way.

Rather large homestead.

A little bit of snow on the Western Tiers.

The sign for our accommodation.

A platypus ornament at the entrance.

Our cosy little cabin for the next two days.

Beautiful parrot out of the window of our cabin.

Trees in the back yard of our accommodation

Views of the Western Tiers at sunset.

Sunrise the next morning.

Gorgeous little wrens in the back garden.

 

We had a most enjoyable stay at Mole Creek.

Lovely wintery weekend at Mole Creek

 We spent a lovely relaxing weekend at Mole Creek.  As it was a lovely sunny afternoon we stopped at Deloraine for a browse in the shops.

Road sign along the way to Mole Creek.  Not far to go.

We passed Bowerbank Mill B&B on our way into Deloraine.

The Deloraine Hotel.

The rotunda on the riverbank in Deloraine.

Seppenfelts store in Deloraine.

Inside a quaint little shop called the Brush Rabbit.

A view along the street.

Lovely cappuccino at the Frog Bakery Cafe.

We bought a truffle from the Green Grocers and fresh bread 

from the Frog Bakery Cafe and a few supplies from Woolworths.

My 60th Birthday Party

We all had a lovely time at Rupert & Hound at the Launceston Seaport for my birthday on Saturday.  The photos aren't as clear as I would have liked but I didn't want to use the flash in the restaurant.

Crystal chatting with Anya.

Mum.  She turns 86 on Wednesday.

Chatting and catching up.

Checking the menu.

Richard chatting to Jason & Sharni.

Lots to choose from on the menu.

Dante & Anya.

My yummy seafood chowder.

I forgot to take a photo of our sweets.

My friend Maureen made me a beautiful quilt for my birthday.

My gorgeous new bracelet for my birthday.  I've already ordered more charms.

A lovely bunch of liliums for my birthday from Richard.

A couple of bottles of wine as gifts. 

Me on my birthday.

Thank you to everyone who sent messages, 

phone calls and helped me celebrate my birthday.

I had a wonderful day.

10 Days in South Australia

We were in South Australia in May for 10 amazing days.  Great to catch up with friends.  Here is a small selection of all the hundreds of photos I took.

Whale mural on the Tavern at Middleton.

Watching the surfers at Middleton.

Horse drawn tram at Victor Harbour.

Whale tail fountain at Victor Harbour.

Yummy snack at Goolwa.

Enjoying the sunshine at Goolwa.

Some of the vines at McLaren Vale.

The d'Arenberg Cube at McLaren Vale.

Ploughman's Lunch at a winery.

Beautiful Rosella at Urimbirra Wildlife Park.

Barn owls at Urimbirra Wildlife Park.

Close enough to pat the Koalas.  Lovely and soft.

Beautiful koalas, we spent a lot of time with them.

Feeding the kangaroos at Urimbirra Wildlife Park.

 The best bakery in South Australia.

Doughnut of the month.  Cadbury Caramilk doughnuts.  So yummy.

Cruise along the Coorong.

Watching the one of the many seals play.

At the Coorong.

Lots of pelicans at the Coorong.  Which one is Mr Percival??

On a Ferris Wheel ride at Glenelg.

Along the jetty at Glenelg Beach.

Afternoon tea at Bracegirdles at Glenelg.

Celebrations at Tinglish.

Lovely Thai restaurant.

Lovely meal with great friends.

Richard and I at Port Adelaide.

Memorial at Port Adelaide

Happy birthday to us for July and August.