I'm reposting this ten-year-old story as a recent comment made me aware that the Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum has updated its website and there is some terrific information on there. I know some of my earlier followers will enjoy having a look around, and in particular, listening to some of the interviews. Enjoy! And … Continue reading More Information on the Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum
Murray River – border between New South Wales & Victoria
The Holiday We Didn’t Have
Bill and I were expecting to spend the first week of February (2023) on the 18-cabin riverboat Proud Mary out of Murray Bridge in South Australia. We were to spend five nights cruising upstream to Blanchetown (SA) and back, with daily excursions. Here's the itinerary if you are tempted. Proud Mary on the Murray River, … Continue reading The Holiday We Didn’t Have
Albury to Ballarat – Day 2 of Road Trip March 2020
(Driving Distance Approximately 420klm or 260 miles) Saturday 7th March 2020 An alternative title for this post could have been Today was Talk and Travel Day. For our first night on the road, we chose a modestly-priced motel in Albury, not far from the Hume Highway. I'd booked directly over the phone with the owner, … Continue reading Albury to Ballarat – Day 2 of Road Trip March 2020
The Reluctant Retiree 