‘West to East Adventure 2024’ - Fern Hill to Dimboola

It wasnt just me that was sad to farewell Em & Fern Hill this morning, the skies also put on quite the teary show.

Hazel & I managed one last wander up the lane before the rain came down & after admiring the red parrots flying around the property the past couple of days, I was stoked to find a little red tipped feather to add to my collection.

Packing up in the wet isn’t ideal but it got done regardless. Beryl needed a little oil & water top up & we were on our way.

We didn’t have a huge drive today (only 299kms) so we took our time & made a couple of stops along the way.

First being a fuel stop & a trip to Woolies in Wendouree. The gumboots finally got worn as I navigated a wet car park & into the shopping centre.

I love wandering up & down the Main Street of country towns (always in a clockwise direction - it’s a Kylea rule)) & the next clockwise wander stop was Ararat. Country pub, street art, town hall & back alleys with a view to the Grampians.

We had to make a stop at the Big Koala. I was going to say it looks like it could do with a bit of a facelift but looking at the selfie I took with it, I shouldn’t be so judgemental. I’m looking pretty rough after our packup in the rain this morning 🤪😂

Dimboola was our chosen dot on the map to free camp for the night & what a feast for the eyeballs of this snap happy soul it is.

The rain eased off not long after our arrival so Hazel & I went for a walk along the river & then into town. It’s got a cool vintage/retro vibe, the old holden dealership has been turned into a museum & there’s a fabulous gift shop - Dimboola Imaginarium - in the old bank building which was quirky AF.

I FaceTimed a friend back home before snuggling in the warmth of Beryl for a bit before having another big vege cook up because we cross the border back into South Australia tomorrow & I don’t want to hand over my green stash.