We stayed at Millerran on the way north and noticed that the lake within the caravan park was so much lower.
On the way back in October the lake had so much less water in it due to the drought, even the caravan parks grass was dry and not green like before. I believe it has rained since.
Millmerran is a rural town, population of about 1,600 people.
Firstly a photo of farmland as we travelled towards Millmerran in Queensland.
Once green and many caravans but this time hardly anyone travelling in the drought in October 2019.
In past years I can remember the water being to the top of that mound of soil. The photo below can remember the water being to that ridge.
In Millmerran there is a competition of throwing the 'Damper' each year, many people come from afar for this event.
Damper is a traditional Australian soda bread, historically prepared by swagmen, drovers, stockmen and other travellers. It consists of a wheat-flour based bread, traditionally baked in the coals of a campfire or a camp oven. Basic ingredients of damper were flour, water and sometimes milk.
Never had or made damper so no idea what it tastes like.
Wonderful post!Must be Nice to trael there:)
ReplyDeleteThat bread looks good.I Wonder how it taste!
Wish you a Nice week!
Not too sure about the bread - just flour and water and sometimes milk doesn't sound really appetising.
ReplyDeleteNo it doesn't but expect in the past as in long time ago it was something to eat as a swagman travelled in the bush.
DeleteSe nota la escasez de agua, en la vista del lago.
ReplyDeleteBesos
Terribly low was the water in the lake when once it was full.
DeleteI hope the lake is full now. The best thing to be said about damper is that it is filling. It sits like an indigestible lump in your stomach.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, the damper doesn't sound the best then but something to eat if nothing else for a travelling swagman or such.
DeleteI presume the lake would have more water in it how as it rained quiet a bit after the bush fires from memory.
I love damper, just saying
ReplyDeleteDo you now Jo-Anne, never tasted it yet.
DeleteOjala la sequia vaya pasando... Buenas imagenes, amiga
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteHopefully no drought this year.
It somehow manages to look like it tastes good, though.
ReplyDeleteIt does make it look good. If we were hungry and no food in several days we would eat it.
DeleteI would like to try that bread. It is amazing the different varieties of bread around the world.
ReplyDeleteHard to count how many varieties of bread. One day you might get to taste it.
DeleteInteresting comments on the damper. I would try it though, you'd never know if you liked it or not until then. The water level is incredibly low but hopefully it is getting back to normal. Enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill. Hopefully the water level is higher now.
Delete¡Este pan tiene muy buena pinta! Y otro bonito lugar.
ReplyDeleteSaludos y salud.
Small town but lovely, people are friendly there.
DeleteThe place is beautiful but the water level in the lake seems quite low.
ReplyDeleteI would like to try this bread.
Take care and be well
Would be good to taste the bread cooked in the ground on coals, it would have a unique taste I'm sure.
DeleteEspero que el lago esté recuperado. El pan se ve estupendo Margaret.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
I'm sure there is more water in the lake, would take a lot of water to fill it though.
DeleteThat bread doesn't look bad, I wouldn't mind trying a piece :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Just a piece to say we've tasted it :)
DeleteEspero que el lago este lleno. El pan se ve bien. Besitos.
ReplyDeleteGuess there is more water in the lake now but not full. Seeing as there is no travel this year I will never know how full it really is..
DeleteI am so intrugued with this Australian bread! Love your photos as always ☺
ReplyDeleteThanks Natalia - one day you might get to try it.
DeleteBeautiful pastime, love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
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