The Travel Thread

[mightyrooster]

Looking forward to dining at the Union Bank, it was stunning last time, also looking forward to some of the wineries and also Cook Park with the hot house full of plants and flowers.

Sounds great. Bathurst, Cowra, Parkes, also in the Central West and towns close to my heart.

[Crab]

Looking forward to dining at the Union Bank, it was stunning last time, also looking forward to some of the wineries and also Cook Park with the hot house full of plants and flowers.

Was there a dozen years ago Horrie and loved it. We were surprised how big it was ! Enjoyed fossicking around Ophir reserve and exploring and old gold mine at Hill end . The red's from Canobolas Wines were exceptional .

[horrie hastings]

Was there a dozen years ago Horrie and loved it. We were surprised how big it was ! Enjoyed fossicking around Ophir reserve and exploring and old gold mine at Hill end . The red wines from Mt Canobolas vineyard were exceptional .

We were there in April or May 2022, loved it, Loved the whites and reds from Phillip Shaw estate and also wines from Angullong estate at nearby Millthorpe .

The road up to the top of Mt Canobolas was closed when we were there as they were working on some of the communication tours so will go up to the summit for a look this time.

If we do go to Mudgee before hand or on the way back i want to call into Peter Van Gent wines as they do a lovely red called Sundance red that you chill, great BBQ wine or pizza and pasta.

[ism22]

Heading to the southern highlands for the school holidays. Maybe I'll catch-up with old mate for a spliff and a talk about politics?

Not personally into the dakka but felt I might as well put it out there. Can imagine his grand acreage is quite the place to visit, with lotsa bushland and free thinking.

[horrie hastings]

Booked a night at Cuppitts winery down the south coast for better half's special birthday, will probably add on to it but have told friends who live in Ulladulla will be staying there a couple of nights also.

Russell Morris is doing a farewell tour and his Sydney concert at the Opera House clashes with the date we are away in Orange so looking at maybe going to Newcastle to see him, that would be a couple of days up the coast if we do.

[horrie hastings]

So looking forward to the Melbourne trip coming up, 5 nights away, will be interesting packing cool and warm clothes as the days are looking mild to warm and nights cold. Staying in a lovely B&B in Carlton one block away from the beautiful Carlton Gardens and also a block away the other way from Lygon St.

Looking forward to visiting both Queen Victoria Markets and South Melbourne Markets, always seem to pick up something clothes wise or something for the house and being a creature of habit i am really looking forward to a bratwurst from the food hall in Queen Vic, bratwurst with onions, sauerkraut, cheese, tomato sauce and mustard ( i just drooled over the keyboard thinking about it ), have been to known to down a dozen oysters before that also.The Dim Sims at South Melbourne Markets are another favourite.

Going to the Swans vs Essendon match at Marvel Stadium on the Saturday and also looking forward to a Sunday afternoon session at one of the pubs with good music, beer and wines Going to check out the Australian Music Vault exhibition at the Arts Centre. Also a visit and walk around St Kilda is always on the cards and hopefully Chinatown for yum cha and walks around Fitzroy Gardens. Lygon st is a bit of a tourist trap but do have a favourite restaurant there called Tiamo which dishes up beautiful, traditional and comforting old style Italian food.

[Vasco]

So looking forward to the Melbourne trip coming up, 5 nights away, will be interesting packing cool and warm clothes as the days are looking mild to warm and nights cold. Staying in a lovely B&B in Carlton one block away from the beautiful Carlton Gardens and also a block away the other way from Lygon St.

Looking forward to visiting both Queen Victoria Markets and South Melbourne Markets, always seem to pick up something clothes wise or something for the house and being a creature of habit i am really looking forward to a bratwurst from the food hall in Queen Vic, bratwurst with onions, sauerkraut, cheese, tomato sauce and mustard ( i just drooled over the keyboard thinking about it ), have been to known to down a dozen oysters before that also.The Dim Sims at South Melbourne Markets are another favourite.

Going to the Swans vs Essendon match at Marvel Stadium on the Saturday and also looking forward to a Sunday afternoon session at one of the pubs with good music, beer and wines Going to check out the Australian Music Vault exhibition at the Arts Centre. Also a visit and walk around St Kilda is always on the cards and hopefully Chinatown for yum cha and walks around Fitzroy Gardens. Lygon st is a bit of a tourist trap but do have a favourite restaurant there called Tiamo which dishes up beautiful, traditional and comforting old style Italian food.

I've just got back from 4 days in Melbourne. Was unusually warm for May.

Heading to Spain for 2 weeks next Tuesday. Can't wait.

[horrie hastings]

I've just got back from 4 days in Melbourne. Was unusually warm for May.

Heading to Spain for 2 weeks next Tuesday. Can't wait.

Packing mainly warm stuff now for Melbourne as it looks like its going to be a lot cooler.

Enjoy Spain, only been to Sitges there but loved it.

[mightyrooster]

So looking forward to the Melbourne trip coming up, 5 nights away, will be interesting packing cool and warm clothes as the days are looking mild to warm and nights cold. Staying in a lovely B&B in Carlton one block away from the beautiful Carlton Gardens and also a block away the other way from Lygon St.

Looking forward to visiting both Queen Victoria Markets and South Melbourne Markets, always seem to pick up something clothes wise or something for the house and being a creature of habit i am really looking forward to a bratwurst from the food hall in Queen Vic, bratwurst with onions, sauerkraut, cheese, tomato sauce and mustard ( i just drooled over the keyboard thinking about it ), have been to known to down a dozen oysters before that also.The Dim Sims at South Melbourne Markets are another favourite.

Going to the Swans vs Essendon match at Marvel Stadium on the Saturday and also looking forward to a Sunday afternoon session at one of the pubs with good music, beer and wines Going to check out the Australian Music Vault exhibition at the Arts Centre. Also a visit and walk around St Kilda is always on the cards and hopefully Chinatown for yum cha and walks around Fitzroy Gardens. Lygon st is a bit of a tourist trap but do have a favourite restaurant there called Tiamo which dishes up beautiful, traditional and comforting old style Italian food.

Have a great time Horrie. I enjoyed our last trip there 2 years ago now.

[mightyrooster]

I've just got back from 4 days in Melbourne. Was unusually warm for May.

Heading to Spain for 2 weeks next Tuesday. Can't wait.

Enjoy Spain.

[mightyrooster]

I’m not planning anymore international travel until late next year. A place I’d love to go domestically is Perth and the areas south of it. I’ve never been to WA before.

[horrie hastings]

Have a great time Horrie. I enjoyed our last trip there 2 years ago now.

Thanks MR, there is always so much to do down there, just love the markets, also will be the first time i have been to Marvel Stadium, didn't really plan this trip for the football as i have been wanting to go back to Melbourne for a long while but it lined up perfectly to catch a game down there.

Just trying to figure out what to pack clothing wise, plenty of warm stuff in the suitcase at the moment, will do last minute decision making or culling in the morning.

[mightyrooster]

Thanks MR, there is always so much to do down there, just love the markets, also will be the first time i have been to Marvel Stadium, didn't really plan this trip for the football as i have been wanting to go back to Melbourne for a long while but it lined up perfectly to catch a game down there.

Just trying to figure out what to pack clothing wise, plenty of warm stuff in the suitcase at the moment, will do last minute decision making or culling in the morning.

Yeah the weather is a lot warmer than normal the past few months, it’s hard to know. I really like Melbourne. It will be interesting to see what you think of Marvel with the closed roof. I’ve never been there either.

[horrie hastings]

Yeah the weather is a lot warmer than normal the past few months, it’s hard to know. I really like Melbourne. It will be interesting to see what you think of Marvel with the closed roof. I’ve never been there either.

Last night i checked what other games were on while we were down there, this weekend there are 3 games at Marvel, 2 at the MCG and also Storm playing so busy football weekend down there but figure it would be like that a lot.

[horrie hastings]

I’m not planning anymore international travel until late next year. A place I’d love to go domestically is Perth and the areas south of it. I’ve never been to WA before.

Perth itself is not much chop but is pleasant enough for a few nights but the south west corner is stunning and well worth it, the rock formations around Denmark are stunning, the tall timbers around Pemberton amazing, the wineries around Margaret River always worth a look and a couple of other smaller wine areas near Denmark and around Mount Barker if you are into wine, also the Busselton Jetty and under water observatory are a must do.You can either drive from Perth straight to Albany which takes about 4.5 hours then slowly work your way back up closer to the coast picking a few places where you want to see and stay, it is well worth it.

Last time we were there which i think was in 2017 we also drove 2 hrs north of Perth to see The Pinnacles, quite amazing driving around them close to sunset, it actually felt as spiritual as Ularu and Kata Tjuta.

Perth itself is so so but does have the lovely Kings Park and it is only a quick train trip to Fremantle which is a great sea side town with lots of history and great sea food.
Also there is a day trip across to Rottnest Island, home of the Quokkas but speaking to friends who had been there lately they said it had become a bit of a tourist trap rip off,