Snow In The Grampians

 

Friday it snowed in The Grampians, a lot,

it might snow up there once each year or every second year, but not usually this much,

so when it does, it's very exiting.
Mitchell was picked up Saturday morning by a friend and headed to Mount William,

while Peter and Nathan headed up to Boroka Lookout.

It was a beautiful sunny day and excellent to have snow so close to home.

 

Mount William - thanks for the pic Chelsea

 

Mount William - thanks for the pic Chelsea

Mount William - thanks for the pic Chelsea

 

Boroka Lookout over Halls gap

 Looking towards a snow capped Mount William

 

Heath and I stayed home as we both had colds and feeling a bit yuk,

but Peter and Nathan loaded some snow into the ute, 

and bought home for Heath to have a play

 

Max the dog and the chooks were very interested in the snow too,

they built a couple of snowmen,

and believe it or not, it's now Monday arvo and they are still there!

A great day was had by all

and a big thankyou to Chelsea for Mitchell's great day in The Grampians,

and Peter for taking lots of pics for us.

 



Naracoorte Swimming Lake

Firstly - We Love This Place!

An hour and a half drive from us is the town of Naracoorte, just over the border in SA.

Last summer, on a stinking hot day, during a heat wave,

the boys and I could not stand to be cooped up inside with each other

for one more day - we needed to get out - desperately!

We decided on a day trip to the Naracoorte Caves, it would be nice and cool underground.
We asked Mrs Google about Naracoorte Swimming Pool, 

as we planned to pack a picnic lunch and check out their pool too.



An image came up of a beautiful lake, apparently, this was the town pool,

we expected mud, reeds, maybe a yabby nip on the toe and to look out for broken glass.

Boy - did we get a surprise

 This lake has a cement bottom, is chlorinated, the water is a lovely temperature,

it has a sandy beach, 2 pontoons, a safety fence,

lush green grass under shady gum tree's for picnics

Is right next to a caravan park, and walking distance to the CBD.

There is even a kiosk and clean change rooms.

AND ITS FREE - crazy I know

We loved our day there so much,

we packed up the next week too and took the husband over for a swim.

 About a week ago, I took the boys over for 3 nights.

We stayed in the caravan park with another family from here.

The caravan park is very well run, has a big new camp kitchen

(that has a bbq inside which is ridiculous

as it makes the lovely room fill with stinky bbq smoke and fumes),

 mini train rides, a basic mini golf a games room

and a great grassy area for a game of cricket

and its right next door to the lake,

 and the CBD is a 2 minute walk from the caravan park.

the weather was not as warm, but the kids did'nt care

It was not warm enough for me to go in this time,

very lucky to have a friend that went swimming with the boys each day :-)

We had a trip out to the Naracoorte Caves one morning

We flew the kite on the oval next door

We went on a 1 1/2 hour trail ride at Limestone Coast Horse Riding,

the boys really, really, really loved this activity,

(our groups seven years old did not ride)

the staff were great and very thorough in their pre ride lessons,

and the horses and equipment were in great condition

and looked to be very well looked after.

(I do know a thing or 2 about horses)

We will definitely be back

Last year when we went over on our day trips,

we spent the day at the pool, then had an early meal at the pub before driving home

This was the sunset as we were coming back into town

from one our our Naracoorte trips last year - a lovely way to end a great day

This is not a sponsored post for any of the above business's,

it's just going to be bloody hot this week in The Wimmera,

so wanted to share this great spot to spend a 40+ deg day!

Because, it seems not many locals know about it.

Let me know if you visit the lake this summer, might even see you there

Have a great week

Jacqueline.



Picnic at Mt. Arapiles

Today, we packed a Picnic and headed out to Mt. Arapiles.

We sat and ate our lunch at the camp ground,

seeing how many rock climbers we could spot on the mountain,

then walked to the base hand had a scramble around ourselves.

There's one up very very high, teetering on the edge

We saw a few of these, but gladly no snakes

We drove up the top and had stage 2 of lunch, while looking out over the Wimmera

There were lots of pictures of people taking pictures

We usually visit Mt Arapiles this time of year, to look at at the patchwork of crops from above,

this year there does not seem to be as much Canola planted though

Then a quick stop in Natimuk for an icypole on the way home 

and a wander around Mrs 5 Bent Needles hometown.

Twas not all beer and skittles though, on the way home,

2 tired boys were arguing, and the other was singing the National Anthem,

which I though was a Christmas Carol

my brain brain goes AWOL during school holidays.

See you tomorrow at Blogtoberfest

Jacqueline.