People around here in Bendigo are jumping for joy. 5mm plus has fallen overnight and this morning. Meanwhile in north and west NSW extreme bushfire conditions exist. Was going into the CBD today to have a look at the shops and get some photos but will have to leave that until tomorrow. We also want to visit the Chinese Museum in town, this is about the gold rush of the late 1800's in Bendigo. In the meantime it's a stay inside day to wrap Xmas presents and write cards.
Yesterday we drove up to Echuca and spent most of the day there. Went down to the wharf area and watched the paddlesteamers moving up and down the river. Walked up the main street and poked around in the little botique shops. There is a lovely chocolate shop there where we picked out some treats like rocky road, choc liquorice etc, but when we left, forgot to go back and get them !!. Had lunch at the Beechworth Bakery, upstairs overloooking the Campaspe river which runs into the Murray at Echuca.
HAPPY BIRTHDAYS to Olivia 2nd Dec, Rosie on the 6th, Helen W on the 10th, Harry Knoppers on the 13th, Lily Healy Sanctuary Gardens 5th birthday on the 13th. Lily & Maisie we remember you bringing us cupcakes at the gardens when you were TINY !.
Photos from the top: Beechworth Bakery Echuca overlooking Campaspe river, Paddlesteamers on the Murray, Chris in the pool at the caravan park Bendigo, Kennington Reservoir Bendigo.
