BreadnJamRndTassie 4/11/17 Week 5

Chris & Karen roasting us before we left Adelaide

Left Adelaide on Monday Morning,  and stopped at Coonalpyn
to have a look at the beautiful artwork on their grain silos.
All the kids portrayed on the silos are locals.








Silo Café across the road

got over the SA/VIC Border, & stayed at the Grampians Edge Van Park at Dadswell Bridge.


View of the Grampians from the Van Park.

Jan took a passing shot of the BIG Koala, which was just after the Park.
We missed the BIG Olive which was further back.
I don't know there's anything BIG, left to see in Australia for us lol



While passing through Nhill, we noticed a Pinball museum, and of course had to call in, as I spent many of my teenage years playing either Kelly's pool or Pinball, instead of wasting my time at Uni pursuing a career. He had over 30 machines dating back to the sixties through to present day.



Jan playing her first ever game of Pinball. She loved the gameplay, the sounds & the flashing lights.
I'm not letting her anywhere near Poker Machines!





Me playing doubles with Jan on one of the sixties machine. Sad to say she beat me!
I remember playing these machines back then for sixpence a game,
boy is that giving my age away!

The second night we stayed at a serene, by the river, free camp at
Englishs Bridge Streamside reserve in Goornong Vic.
So peaceful, right by the river, only 3 other campers there, plenty of room.







Detoured to Rochester before heading to Shepparton,
& found some colourful murals on the main street.













Made it to Shepparton, & booked into the Van Park, early Thursday afternoon.
Tom & Kelly Dearman from Adelaide, had already booked a  site for us
backing on to theirs, & were setting up as we arrived.
After setting up, & some chill time, we all went to the local RSL for a meal.

We had a little tour round Shepparton on Friday morning.
Their theme for the town at the moment is Moooving Art.
The next few photos will explain that.






Jan, milking this shot for all its worth!


The amazing spider cow







Friday night the Shepparton Shakeout began, & will go to Sunday night.
Jan will put pics of the shakeout on her Facebook page, so I will only put on a few.

















We leave here Tuesday for Melbourne, but that's another story

BreadnJamRndTassie 28/10/17 Week 4

Grain Silos at Kimba

Left Streaky Bay on Saturday, & arrived in Adelaide on Sunday, stopping off at Kimba to view the murals painted on the side of the Grain silos, & calling in to Snowtown to see the small town that was devastated by the bodies in the barrels murders in 1999.

Jan took this pic while we were at Kimba.

Picture of a big galah, & the large concrete bird behind him, also at Kimba

War Memorial at Snowtown

Private residence in Snowtown

Stayed overnight in a free camp at Nelshaby, which had a great Deli out on the main road.

Great range of pickles, relishes, preserved & dried meats & seafood, & huge Mettwurst Salamis.

Preserved Meat hanging on to preserved meat.

When we arrived in Adelaide, we booked into a van park at the beach near Glenelg, contacted Chris & Karen, & the next thing, we're heading off to a dance with them that afternoon at Parafield Gardens to listen & dance to Mystery Train, who were very good.

The next day Chris & Karen took us sightseeing up the Adelaide Hills, and on to the Barossa Valley. We had lunch in the town of Tanunda at the old pub. Many thanks to our Tour Guides, Chris & Karen.

Took a candid snap of the young lovebirds

Wednesday night we had a great catchup with some friends we made at Ballarat Beat Rockabilly Festival on our last trip. Thanks to our hosts Tom & Kelly,  who, with Lou & Dianne we had a memorable evening with.

The next day we unfolded the bikes, & cycled up to Glenelg.
They have great cycleways here where we're staying, both North & South, & all along the beachfront.



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Some cool architecture along the cycleway










And then this...



Caught up with Chris when we got to Glenelg, so it was time for a coffee.



Glenelg is quite a picturesque seaside city, lots of eateries, plenty of public open space, & interesting history.



The first Tram that ran from Adelaide to Glenelg.



War monument in front of the pier



Bubblemaker entertaining the crowd.



View from under the Glenelg Pier



Birdman of Glenelg feeding the seagulls

Some pics of Friday & Saturday nights dances we attended with Adelaide friends
Chris & Karen, & Lou & Dianne.



































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