Hi lovelies,
Another wonderful day in the lives of the happily retired.
A slow start this morning, I let Robbie sleep in until 9 😉.
It was then off in the car to see some what delights lay on the road to Urbanville. I will admit that this was on my wish list and perhaps the reading was better than the actual experience, but we did have fun.
The first thing on our trip was the town of Legume. Maybe we did not go down the right street, and there were not to many, but we did not find the promised shops.
Next we headed for Tooloom lookout. Another scenic drive, but at least this time it was not dirt. We were past the lookout before we realised it, so we continued on and thought we would see it o
n the way back.
It was then we had experienced the most beautiful part of our journey. A drive through a forested area were we were serenaded by what must have been a large number of bellbirds. Their joint song was lovely to listen to. We actually pulled up for a bit just to listen. A time where I was thankful for hearing aides.
We arrived into Urbanville, which is a pretty town. We were amused by the blue school.
We stopped at at the visitors center, grabbed some tourist gear and a drink. Sat in the local park and listened to the not so gentle screeches of a large group of white cockatoos.
Then we met our first rude people in a long time. A warning to all who visit, even though the sign says Arts and Crafts Shop (which of course made me pretty excited), and it has not 1 but 2 welcome signs, do not be fooled. This is a private residence and they are a bit savage if you poke your head in the open front door. Perhaps they get lots of us craft mad women who will force our husbands to backtrack because it appears open but I think a “private residence” sign in the window might stop most of us.
It was then off to Tooloom Falls. We had been warned that the falls were not flowing, but regardless the area was pretty and the semi-circular falls formation interesting.
It was nice to be able to walk across the top of the falls and the holes in the rocks also caught our eyes.
Back in the car and off to Tooloom Lookout. There is no actual parking at the lookout, it is just a signpost in the side of the road, so we were grateful for no traffic so we could stop and admire the view for a minute or two.
Our last planned stop for this trip was to see a barn on the Acacia Road. This had been recommended by the storekeeper at Urbanville, and was a treat.
Someone with a fine sense of humor has painted some beautiful blue cows living life to the full. Really cool. Perhaps they went to the blue school.
Back in Killarney we took a couple of shots of local art work and structures and headed to the van for lunch and what today was a much needed nap.
And finally my random mail box for today.
All for now sweet ones.
Stay safe and keep enjoying life.
Love us.
Another wonderful day in the lives of the happily retired.
A slow start this morning, I let Robbie sleep in until 9 😉.
It was then off in the car to see some what delights lay on the road to Urbanville. I will admit that this was on my wish list and perhaps the reading was better than the actual experience, but we did have fun.
The first thing on our trip was the town of Legume. Maybe we did not go down the right street, and there were not to many, but we did not find the promised shops.
Next we headed for Tooloom lookout. Another scenic drive, but at least this time it was not dirt. We were past the lookout before we realised it, so we continued on and thought we would see it o
n the way back.
It was then we had experienced the most beautiful part of our journey. A drive through a forested area were we were serenaded by what must have been a large number of bellbirds. Their joint song was lovely to listen to. We actually pulled up for a bit just to listen. A time where I was thankful for hearing aides.
We arrived into Urbanville, which is a pretty town. We were amused by the blue school.
We stopped at at the visitors center, grabbed some tourist gear and a drink. Sat in the local park and listened to the not so gentle screeches of a large group of white cockatoos.
Then we met our first rude people in a long time. A warning to all who visit, even though the sign says Arts and Crafts Shop (which of course made me pretty excited), and it has not 1 but 2 welcome signs, do not be fooled. This is a private residence and they are a bit savage if you poke your head in the open front door. Perhaps they get lots of us craft mad women who will force our husbands to backtrack because it appears open but I think a “private residence” sign in the window might stop most of us.
It was then off to Tooloom Falls. We had been warned that the falls were not flowing, but regardless the area was pretty and the semi-circular falls formation interesting.
It was nice to be able to walk across the top of the falls and the holes in the rocks also caught our eyes.
Back in the car and off to Tooloom Lookout. There is no actual parking at the lookout, it is just a signpost in the side of the road, so we were grateful for no traffic so we could stop and admire the view for a minute or two.
Our last planned stop for this trip was to see a barn on the Acacia Road. This had been recommended by the storekeeper at Urbanville, and was a treat.
Someone with a fine sense of humor has painted some beautiful blue cows living life to the full. Really cool. Perhaps they went to the blue school.
Back in Killarney we took a couple of shots of local art work and structures and headed to the van for lunch and what today was a much needed nap.
And finally my random mail box for today.
All for now sweet ones.
Stay safe and keep enjoying life.
Love us.
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