Saturday we drove, with many a wrong turning, to Tarnagulla. On our way we passed through old goldmining townships, some still going, some no longer.
This was from Friday on our way north, there was a cache here, but I couldn't find it! This church was used for something like 143 years before it was closed.
This is in Dunnolly on our way to Tarnagulla, we stopped here for hubby to have a snooze and for me to have a walk around.
Great old buildings.
This is a cork tree and it next to the train line in Dunnolly, it was going to be removed so the train line could be altered but the locals complained, so here it still is in all its glory. Didn't find the cache here either 😔
We were going to Tarnagulla for the memorial gathering and ashes scattering for David's step father. He was 94 and passed on New Years Eve, exactly 20 years after David's father. He, Les, had found and with the help of extended family members, was renovating a wattle and daub hut his grand parents and great grand parents lived in many years ago. The house is on public land in the State forest so will never be owned by anyone, it is currently managed by a family committee.
The front of the house
Down the back
From the back yard
Looking down the hallway to the front door
One of the bedrooms. The house is staying as it is now as any further renovations will change it from what it originally was.
This was our home away from home at Lake Burrumbeet, very comfortable and had everything we needed.
On Sunday we did a bit of caching on the way home
There were caches all along the Avenue of Honour at these information boards
Some of these were very moving. Once I figured out where the caches were it was a quick find.
As we were leaving Ballarat we past the Memorial Arch, a memorial for the people who went away in WW1.
I spent the morning cutting preparing fabric for a sewing day tomorrow but that has been knocked on the head because here in Victoria we are back into lock down for the next 5 days. The UK strain of the virus is here and spreading, it has come out of the hotel quarantine. Hopefully this lockdown will stop the spread.
I am off now to sew some of the blocks I have cut for tomorrow.
Happy stitching.
No wrong turns taken - you went the scenic route!!!!!! It is lovely exploring the old buildings of times gone by. I hope you are not in lockdown for long.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great trip and thankfully before this new Lockdown of ours! I am looking at it as an opportunity to stitch loads over the five days - lol!
ReplyDeleteInteresting drive , shame you didn’t under cover all the caches...
ReplyDeleteLovely old cottage....
Interesting sights. It’s good that history is being preserved before it is forgotten.
ReplyDeleteThis was a very interesting trip, thanks for sharing the photos and telling us about the buildings! The battle and rain but is fascinating. Glad you found some caches! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThere are so many places we have yet to explore. I’d never even heard of most of the places you visited. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. How wonderful that the family are maintaining the old cottage. Such a lovely building to still be standing, considering the building materials. What a bummer about the new lockdown. At least you have your stitching to keep you amused, and you timed your little trip very well.
ReplyDeleteCondolences to your family Sue. What an amazing project the cottage is. We were blown away by the memorial arch and avenue of trees in Ballarat! Bit of a worry with the new outbreak.....stay aafe xx
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely buildings. I especially like the church. So great to travel with you. Hope your quarantine is soon over
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as if your little trip away was bittersweet. How lovely to visit the house your husband's grandfather found and helped to renovate. I am sorry Victoria is in lockdown again. Let's hope this new Covid variant doesn't get out of control. I hope you get lots of sewing done.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, I thought the lockdown might include where you live and I do hope the short sharp lockdown stops the virus in its tracks for you all. Just as well you have plenty of sewing to do. It's interesting to see where you went on your travels to scatter the ashes and also the daub house David's family has been restoring. How cool that it still remains.
ReplyDeleteI loved your trip and so great that the little hut has been restored.... amazing really with the history.....
ReplyDeleteKeep safe and hope you get lots of sewing done.....
Hugz
Condolences being sent to you & family...
ReplyDeleteLovely little trip along the way though ...xox
Thanks for sharing your wonderful trip. Those are wonderful old buildings. It seems a shame the church is shut down after all that time, though. I'm so glad the tree is still standing, as it looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a lovely road trip Sue.
ReplyDeleteSue - loved traveling along with you on your journey - glad you had so much success with your caching on the return trip!!! I hope you make it through the lockdown successfully ... a silver lining to have so much stitching to do, right?
ReplyDeleteGreat history in that post. I love old buildings
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