Last year we had several trips to Sydney to sort things for my younger brother, but we took one holiday in early November just for us.
It involved seeing friends in Bathurst & Orange at the start of the trip, so I am going to show a small selection of photos from a day out to Hill End & Sofala, old gold mining towns from our early days of settlement here in Oz.
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| An old church we saw along the way. |
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| More old buildings and I was taking these through the window, as it drizzled for some time during the morning. |
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| Once we reached Hill End, it was lovely to see the kangaroos roaming about freely. |
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Also, a naughty goat trying to eat the leaves from a tree.
We know that too well, as many, many years ago we had a pet goat called William.
He loved the leaves on our huge cherry tree. |
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Second town for the day was Sofala, where we browsed all sorts of odd places,
including a vintage bric a brac shop, along with a few fascinating other places. |
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| In the said shop, we had a good laugh at this and later in the week DH said he wished we'd bought it for fun. |
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| Couldn't help but notice this. What people think up is amazing. |
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| I've always been amused by this name we see quite often on old buildings. |
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| Next, while wandering we saw this old car. |
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OH.................and what could I see lurking behind the tree...........a Morris Minor.
We just had to investigate further. |
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A bit of fun with this lovely old panel van
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below as well. |
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Wandering further along we did have a giggle at these mocked up loos as chairs.
So much imagination on someone's part. |
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Does anyone remember what these are.
If you do I expect you are of my vintage. 😉
A silent cop. |
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| The shed full of wonderful memories for many. |
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| Ooh, who is this loitering along the lane. |
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| Captured!!!!!!! |
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| As everyone knows, I love all the murals we see these days, and this is definitely a good one. |
Clicking on any of the photos will bring them up full size so you can see more. This has taken way longer than I intended, so hopefully tomorrow I can get to the next part of our trip and show the Lachlan Valley Sculpture Trail, then lots more to follow through next week too.
Have been sewing a little until my gorgeous Bernina had a hissy fit and had to be fixed, but I did finish this for myself.
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A sewing caddy I made to keep over the arm of the lounge I sit on of a night.
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I'll leave it at that for now and hopefully post again tomorrow afternoon, after Car Club meeting. It's been hot again today around 30° so an easy tea tonight of salmon & veg.
Take care all and thanks if you are still following.
