The gale force winds that hit the rest of the state yesterday, finally arrived at Metung with a vengeance overnight.  We had to cling hard to the handrail on the external stairs as we transported our things to the car. We made a quick departure, hoping the wind would abate as we moved away from […]

After dire predictions of gale force winds and deluges following a cold front due today, we made a big effort to get going earlier than yesterday.  There was hardly a ripple on the lake, and the radar suggested we had at least a few hours up our sleeve. From Swan Reach, we took the Upper […]

We woke to another blue sky, with white caps on the lake as there was a bit of a breeze. I’d like to say we sprang out of bed and got started early – but that’d be a complete fabrication.  We spent most of the morning lazing about, and finally departed for our day out […]

2020 is almost over, and finally I can write about travel, instead of spoonvilles and window teddies. There is no orienteering, or overseas involved in this trip of course, but it’s memorable for being the first chance we’ve had to pack our bags and hit the road during 2020, even if only for 4 days. […]