On Sunday, we decided we'd go to the Talbot Farmers Market, so quickly made some lunch and a thermos and set off. Talbot is about 50kms north of Ballarat. I was expecting something along the lines of the weekly markets in towns through the UK, but I was disappointed. It seemed to me, more hippyish (I don't think that is a word) than a farmers market. We'll try elsewhere over the coming months to see what is around.
While there, we noticed signs for a vintage steam rally and went to see that. Quite small but worth the gold coin donation to enter.
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| A very cute tool shed. |
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| 2 shire horses and cart. |
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| One of the larger engines. |
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| 2 Morris Minors on display. |
After we left the display, we decided to head home a different way and went via..........
and no, it doesn't have a castle, canal or weekly market, but is about 50kms west of Ballarat. Whilst there, I photgraphed this unusual church for such a small town.
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| Bluestone church with quite a tall spire. |
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| These unusual gargoyles are supposed to be kangaroos. I'm not sure I've ever seen a country church here in Oz with gargoyles. |
After we left Skipton another quick detour took us to a lookout tower and I snapped away, but only 2 of the photos are any good, so will just show those.
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| There were 360 deg views from up the tower. |
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| The tower and I only went to the first viewing platform, as I am not too good with heights. I think I did well as it was extremely windy. |
And last, but not least, I did something naughty. I picked these lovely bright pink belladonna lillies from the side of the road. As I was getting back in the car, I noticed I was being watched by a lady on the other side of the road. These flowers are not native to Australia and were just growing on the side of the road, so I was not doing anything illegal. Oh dear, trust me to be watched, but don't they look lovely in my new $4 dollar bargain bottle, which I bought at a small bric a brac shop in Smythesdale, after the lookout.
Well, that was our lovely Sunday outing. Hope you all enjoy it too.
Take care.
Susan.
A shame about the market but at least it wasn't a wasted day, it looks like you had a lovely time. I wouldn't have even gone to the first viewing platform on the tower, I'm such a wuss with heights.
ReplyDeleteYes, it was a lovely day and I try to conquer most of my fears. Thanks Jo for the comment.
ReplyDeleteYour Skipton looks very different to the one I know! I always like the glimpses of your local landscape in your photos, so different to mine. x
ReplyDeleteThanks Gillian. It certainly isn't the Skipton I'd really enjoy visiting.
DeleteSo many places use names from England, I know many in the States have the same. The flowers are lovely and go nicely with the quilted table topper!
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