Friday 2 November 2018

The first stop

Early off the ship/ferry in Melbourne, Victoria and headed north to a place called Euroa, Victoria.
Last year we stayed there on the way north, this year we didn't but stayed there for a few nights on the way back.

Last year at Euroa and another post at Euroa

We stopped for a rest as we hadn't had one since leaving Melbourne, so out came the camera and I took a couple of photos which are not the same as the year before.


Date palms above.
Below the creek called Seven Creeks. 
Major Mitchell camped on the banks of the Seven Creeks at Euroa in 1836. The Major was an explorer.




That's the way to the main shopping centre and that is a grocery shop on the right where I bought a pretty scarf  on the way home. The grocery shop is a lovely one, and there is a hardware shop and a clothing shop all under one roof owned by the grandson of the original owner.  A nice man as he knew we were not local and made us welcome in his shop.




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  1. I like the scarf!
    A nice place to visit, I am assuming.

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    1. 'Tis a lovely place to visit with a lot of history.
      Thanks re scarf.

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  2. You chose a lovely scarf - love the butterflies!

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    1. Thank you. It's not often I see a scarf that jumps at me :)

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  3. Un precioso lugar para fitografiar.

    Muy alegre la bufanda que has comprado
    Las mariposas revoloteando es un bonito motivo.

    Besos

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    1. It is a pretty place - scarf is nice with those butterflies on it..different.

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  4. Looks like a great spot to bide a while, Margaret. I was interested to read of Major Mitchell. You are probably aware that there is a bird called Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo, doubtless named after him.

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    1. Yes, those parrots are named after Major Mitchell who was a surveyor and explorer of south eastern Australia in the 1800. There is also a road/highway called the Mitchell Highway also name after him.
      We drove from Euroa to the ship.

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  5. the scarf is pretty, and that tree is amazing! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. It all looks surprisingly green. Maybe not now.

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    1. It was green on our way back Andrew, there had been rain before we arrived, that was early last week.

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  7. lovely scarf and I like the first photo

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    1. Long tale is seven creeks..I looked it up on the net before I mentioned it..

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  9. The last photo with the gum - looks like this Euroa is subjected to some pretty strong winds during the year.
    Colin

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    1. Could well be Colin with the wind, it's not a sheltered place. It can also flood there.

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    1. Much history to the town, the buildings are nice and all is kept tidy.

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  11. Hey there, Margaret...even though your travels must have been thoroughly enjoyable...I bet it's nice to be back home.

    I love your photos. :0

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    1. Thanks Lee. Yes nice to be home..always great to go away but good when home.

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  12. Nice photos and isn't it nice when a total stranger makes you feel welcome in his store? I love that last tree with all the branches leaning left.

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    1. Thanks River.
      Oh yes that man did make us so welcome. Told tv he history of the shop and more, we listened, so we learnt.

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  13. It is good to bring back a lovely souvenir such as your scarf from trips - it reinforces your memories of that time and the location at which it was bought.

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    1. It does Rosemary. Often buy jewellery at a jewellery shop in cities and town but after several years I've forgotten where I bought what :)

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  14. You'll be surprised to learn - well maybe, that a promotion of the products of the Tamar Valley is being held here in the forecourt of the huge Erina Fair Mall Complex.
    Yesterday when I spotted the caravan, I thought well maybe there is a Tamar Valley here in this mid-coast region, there is a village after all called WYOMING!
    Anyhow it is your true Tassie one.
    Presently they are promoting your fine Tamar Yogurt.
    Cheers
    Colin

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    1. Really, then I can believe that, many places we went found Tasmanian produce for sale but don't see it at home..

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  15. Beautiful photos, my favorite is the second whit the reflection, it's fantastic.
    I loved your scarf.
    Have a nice weekend
    Warm regards
    Maria
    Divagar Sobre Tudo um Pouco

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  16. A lovely place and the scarf was really good too.
    Merle............

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    1. Thanks Merle - wouldn't mind that scarf on today as it's a bit chilly.

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  17. Nice to see that you have arrived home safely after your big trip. Looking forward to seeing and reading more about your adventures.

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  18. I like the reflections in your second photograph.
    Your scarf looks very nice.

    All the best Jan

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  19. Are you off again already? Enjoy wherever you are going. Love the scarf and the town.

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    1. No Diane, back home now - this is the beginning of the trip :)

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