There is about 1,700 people living in this coutry town.
Esk is named after the Esk River in Scotland and England.
There is limited shopping in Esk, however, there is a small Supermarket, Coffee Shop, Take a way, Petrol, Swimming Pool, and a few other shops to get you by without going to a larger town for supplies.
We have often gone through Esk in our travels but never stayed there till winter 2019.
When our youngest son his ex-wife and their children lived on the Sunshine Coast (6 years), (they live in Tasmania now) we always went through Esk as it was quicker. (This son lives with us now and our home his children's second home).
Photos are of part of the town which I took one very hot morning, it was just over 40 deg C, (104 F).
Coming from a temperature of about 24 degC to that heat was rather exhausting. We mostly stayed under the awing which was under a big tree at the caravan park.
Entry into town and some shops, most are pokey in that building.
Top one shows a picnic area and the bottom one leads to the caravan park.
Other side of the road the view of the footpath and ceiling in the IGA supermarket.
It's not often you see a ceiling like that these days.
Esk. I like the name!
ReplyDeleteShort and sweet it is, easy to remember.
DeleteSmall villages have a certain charm. I love that wonderful ceiling, is it tin?
ReplyDeleteOh yes they do have a lot of charm and you find so many different things there too.
DeleteYes, I believe that's a tin ceiling.
Esk sounds like a place I would like to explore. I like small towns, our town's population is 1,164.
ReplyDeleteWell there you go, similar population. Always lovely these small towns.
Deleteconozco lo agobiante que puede ser una temperatura de 40º, en mi ciudad es muy frecuente, en tiempo de verano.
ReplyDeleteBesos
Oh gosh, you do know then hoe it feels :)
DeleteI do like that ceiling and those two bikes …
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
We saw those men of their bikes up the road, the road was a little windy in places so they would enjoy I'm sure.
DeleteDon't often see ceiling like that these days.
Love that ceiling - and feel for the bikers wearing protective gear in that heat.
ReplyDeleteFor a small town it sounds as if Esk has most of what it needs.
The bikers must have been ever so hot sitting there waiting but they would be alright going along the road in their gear.
DeleteNice ceiling, just happened to look up and saw it, and thought, I have to have a photo of it.
That is a fine ceiling! I got warm just looking at these.
ReplyDeleteLovely ceiling.
DeleteGlad you got warm then.
Like your photos in our summer when you show the snow, makes us feel cooler:)
Love that pink blossom at the entrance to Esk - do you know what it is called?
ReplyDeleteHave no idea Rosemary, sorry. We were too far away to see those flowers to identify. Would be a tree that can stand such heat in winter.
DeleteEsk is inland from the huge dam that stores water for Brisbane and where flood released water flooded Brisbane. I suppose The Trading Post was once a hotel. I love the pressed metal ceiling.
ReplyDeleteYes the Somerset Dam is not that far away, it's on the way to Esk coming from the north. We passed it along the way, the lake and the dam. There are photo's somewhere of both in my blog taken in the past.
DeleteYes I presume that The Trading Post was a hotel, it looks like one converted into several shops.
Great ceiling, hadn't seen one for years.
That looks like a nice little town.
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely place. Most little towns are lovely.
DeleteNot a place I have been to or heard of, but sounds nice
ReplyDeleteGood place to stop for a rest Jo-Anne.
DeleteBuenas escenas de un pueblo muy atractivo
ReplyDeleteUn saludo
Thanks. Yes, it's a nice place.
DeleteSe nota que es un lugar con mucha frecuencia de gente.
ReplyDeleteQue tengas un buen día, Mrgatret
A lot of tourists visiting in the town when we were there Jordi.
DeleteI think your son was very smart to return to Tasmania, hands down my favourite part of Australia.
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely to have him home once again.
DeleteIt's pleasing to read your words :)
Great post :) Your blog is very interesting
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That's a beautiful ceiling!
ReplyDeleteCertainly agree with you, very different.
DeleteI've never visited Esk...and by the looks of it, I should have done so, sometime or other. :)
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to you and your family, Margaret. :)
Thank you Lee.
DeleteMany people probably wouldn't drive to Esk just for a look.
Bonitas imágenes.
ReplyDeleteBesos.
Thank you.
DeleteInteresting place Margaret, stay safe.
ReplyDeleteEl calor agobia mucho amiga. Me gusta ese techo y las motos 😉
ReplyDeleteCuídate Margaret.
Desde casa te mando este abrazo 🙅
Such a nice place!
ReplyDeleteEn verano tenemos muchos días por aquí 40 grados. Besitos.
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