Jean writes:
Geoff and Sue took us out for a wonderful day driving in the local ranges of mountains - the Serra, King William and Victoria Ranges are all part of the Grampians, now a National Park.
The drive took us along the valley bottom before ascending the steep sides and returning via a different route.
Some of the landscape was largely grasses and brush. In other areas there were far more trees, and these are likely to be overrun by forest fires. Sometimes the Rangers do a "low temperature" burn, which clears the grasses, undergrowth and fallen trees, but doesn't completely damage the living trees. This can help in the event of an accidental fire.
Geoff and Sue took us out for a wonderful day driving in the local ranges of mountains - the Serra, King William and Victoria Ranges are all part of the Grampians, now a National Park.
The drive took us along the valley bottom before ascending the steep sides and returning via a different route.
Some of the landscape was largely grasses and brush. In other areas there were far more trees, and these are likely to be overrun by forest fires. Sometimes the Rangers do a "low temperature" burn, which clears the grasses, undergrowth and fallen trees, but doesn't completely damage the living trees. This can help in the event of an accidental fire.
Kangaroos
Stumpy-tail lizard
Crested pigeon
We also saw an emu trotting over the road in front of us but too quickly for photos and sulphur crested cockatoos, trying to get into an old paper bag for some tomato sauce.
Halfway through the drive we had a delicious picnic lunch.
The scenery was very varied, sometimes spectacular, and on our way back, Geoff showed us a massive land/mud slide which happened a couple of years ago, from way up high on the west to below the road on our east side.
The evening saw us dressed up and attending a wine tasting session and meal at the Hamilton Club, where Geoff is president.
An excellent evening and whole day.
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