Jean writes:
Felt much better this morning after a nasty bout of food poisoning following our final meal at St Kilda last night, that was supposed to be something of a 'celebration' at one of our favourite places!
Checked out of the hotel this morning as we're staying at Peta's tonight. She's a great lady who works at the MCG and is keen on everything sporty. For once, there was no swimming on the agenda as I didn't want to be carrying a wet costume.
Peta (or Pip, as she is known at work) was a super tourist guide and showed us some places off the normal tourist trail:
- Rupertswood
- Emu Bottom
- Mount Macedon
Emu Bottom Homestead, near Sunbury, was built by George Evans in 1836 and is the oldest existing farmhouse built by settlers in Victoria. When George was fifty eight he married the eighteen year old Anne Holden and they had six children! It is now mainly used for for weddings and functions and people apparently come from all over Australia and even from overseas to get married there.
Mount Macedon (named after Philip of Macedon, as Port Philip could be seen from the summit) stands at 1,001 metres above sea level and is one of the highest points in the area. At the summit is a memorial cross dedicated to the fallen soldiers of World War I.
Back at Peta's we ate in front of the TV and watched more cricket and tennis!
Close second -- a splendid action shot of Keith Miller, another boyhood hero of mine.
Smack up to date, a disappointing night for the locals here in Adelaide where a record crowd of over 52,000 saw the Strikers slump to an 87-run defeat by the Sydney Sixers in the semifinal of the 20/20 Big Bash.
Final on Wednesday.
Felt much better this morning after a nasty bout of food poisoning following our final meal at St Kilda last night, that was supposed to be something of a 'celebration' at one of our favourite places!
Checked out of the hotel this morning as we're staying at Peta's tonight. She's a great lady who works at the MCG and is keen on everything sporty. For once, there was no swimming on the agenda as I didn't want to be carrying a wet costume.
Peta (or Pip, as she is known at work) was a super tourist guide and showed us some places off the normal tourist trail:
- Rupertswood
- Emu Bottom
- Mount Macedon
Emu Bottom Homestead, near Sunbury, was built by George Evans in 1836 and is the oldest existing farmhouse built by settlers in Victoria. When George was fifty eight he married the eighteen year old Anne Holden and they had six children! It is now mainly used for for weddings and functions and people apparently come from all over Australia and even from overseas to get married there.
Mount Macedon (named after Philip of Macedon, as Port Philip could be seen from the summit) stands at 1,001 metres above sea level and is one of the highest points in the area. At the summit is a memorial cross dedicated to the fallen soldiers of World War I.
The cross dominates the high point and the walkway to it is edged by a beautiful array of hydrangeas. Peta and Dave were very much looking forward to refreshments. Unfortunately the tea rooms there had just closed but we were treated to some crimson rosellas and a peacock.
The route for us led back down the hill to the township for a late lunch at the 'Trading Post' which turned out to be a good move as the stock was wide and varied.
Back at Peta's we ate in front of the TV and watched more cricket and tennis!
Cricket past and present
Dave writes:
Cricket supremo Peta's home is a cornucopia of sporting memorabilia.
Pride of place, for my money at least, goes to the jacket worn by Alec Bedser on England's 1947 tour of Australia.
Dave writes:
Cricket supremo Peta's home is a cornucopia of sporting memorabilia.
Pride of place, for my money at least, goes to the jacket worn by Alec Bedser on England's 1947 tour of Australia.
Close second -- a splendid action shot of Keith Miller, another boyhood hero of mine.
Smack up to date, a disappointing night for the locals here in Adelaide where a record crowd of over 52,000 saw the Strikers slump to an 87-run defeat by the Sydney Sixers in the semifinal of the 20/20 Big Bash.
Final on Wednesday.
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