Wednesday 23rd May 2012 Entrancing Echuca. Twinned with Moama. The closest point on the Murray River to Melbourne, the capital of Victoria. A mere two - three hours drive away. For the tourist, there is a distinction between Echuca the town centre, and Echuca, the historic port centre. If you come for just a few … Continue reading Following the Murray River: Entrancing Echuca
Retirement
Following the Murray River: Yarrawonga to Echuca
Tuesday 22nd May 2012 As you drive along the Murray River, you encounter twin towns. One is in NSW, and the other in Victoria, and the only thing that separates them is a bridge across the river. Well, actually, there are separate state governments, laws, regulations, taxes, fines, driving speeds, etc. Other than that, things … Continue reading Following the Murray River: Yarrawonga to Echuca
Belting around Bathurst
Day 9: Thursday 14th July 2011 Millthorpe – Bathurst – Lithgow – Sydney It was just in the last few days that I was complaining to Bill that all country motels were built forty or fifty years ago, and hadn’t changed in design, except that the breakfast serving hatches had been closed up, and here … Continue reading Belting around Bathurst
The Reluctant Retiree 