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Tuesday 5 July 2011
Daylesford - Queen's Birthday
So the Queen was another year older and we didn't get her a present, however she was kind enough not to hold a grudge and gave everyone the Monday off.
Both Andy and I were tired from work and a long weekend away was looking very attractive. Daylesford was highly recommended, especially as it was fairly close (1 hour 30 mins in the car) and was a spa town (so set up for relaxation).
I completed all my marking from a week of exams, Andy finished up his meetings for Friday and we headed off over the West Gate Bridge... and then we stopped in traffic! 30 mins later and we were over the bridge and on our way.
It was dark and cold when we arrived, however the B&B was welcoming and well heated (electric blankets - heaven). Our room was lovely but we didn't stay long as it was getting late and we were hungry. The Farmer's Arms was our dinner spot, cider, beer, and a pub cooked meal was most welcome after a long drive.
The next morning after breakfast (one full English and one blueberry pancakes - nom nom) we were ready to explore Daylesford by foot, starting off with the town (and shops), then the mill (antique/jumble sale) and then the lake. Then it was time for cake.
Dinner was at Beer and Breakfast (which is an odd sentence to write) however after getting up the staircase (spiral and rickety) the food and drink was delicious (but it was cold that night and the fire was downstairs).
Sunday (breakfast - one smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, one blueberry pancakes) was a car day. After a slow start we drove to the chocolate mill (real chocolate, even Andy enjoyed this), then through beautiful countryside to the lavender gardens.
The lavender gardens were a bit out of season, so not much lavender, however it was very pretty and we played boules. Andy may have won but I was awarded player of the match!
After visiting the blow hole we spent the afternoon watching quite possibly the worst movie ever (in Andy's eyes) - Battlefield Earth. John Travolta;what were you thinking?
Lunch and Dinner were both in Hepburn Springs, Rubens for a pizza lunch (yum yum) and Cosy Corner for an excellent dinner (the cod was amazing).
Monday (blueberry pancakes and full English) was a gentle drive back to reality and home, stopping for sourdough bread.
p.s The new replacement frisbee was taken all around Daylesford but no Stacey safe frisbee zones were located (especially as there was a lake).
Both Andy and I were tired from work and a long weekend away was looking very attractive. Daylesford was highly recommended, especially as it was fairly close (1 hour 30 mins in the car) and was a spa town (so set up for relaxation).
I completed all my marking from a week of exams, Andy finished up his meetings for Friday and we headed off over the West Gate Bridge... and then we stopped in traffic! 30 mins later and we were over the bridge and on our way.
It was dark and cold when we arrived, however the B&B was welcoming and well heated (electric blankets - heaven). Our room was lovely but we didn't stay long as it was getting late and we were hungry. The Farmer's Arms was our dinner spot, cider, beer, and a pub cooked meal was most welcome after a long drive.
The next morning after breakfast (one full English and one blueberry pancakes - nom nom) we were ready to explore Daylesford by foot, starting off with the town (and shops), then the mill (antique/jumble sale) and then the lake. Then it was time for cake.
Dinner was at Beer and Breakfast (which is an odd sentence to write) however after getting up the staircase (spiral and rickety) the food and drink was delicious (but it was cold that night and the fire was downstairs).
Sunday (breakfast - one smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, one blueberry pancakes) was a car day. After a slow start we drove to the chocolate mill (real chocolate, even Andy enjoyed this), then through beautiful countryside to the lavender gardens.
The lavender gardens were a bit out of season, so not much lavender, however it was very pretty and we played boules. Andy may have won but I was awarded player of the match!
After visiting the blow hole we spent the afternoon watching quite possibly the worst movie ever (in Andy's eyes) - Battlefield Earth. John Travolta;what were you thinking?
Lunch and Dinner were both in Hepburn Springs, Rubens for a pizza lunch (yum yum) and Cosy Corner for an excellent dinner (the cod was amazing).
Monday (blueberry pancakes and full English) was a gentle drive back to reality and home, stopping for sourdough bread.
p.s The new replacement frisbee was taken all around Daylesford but no Stacey safe frisbee zones were located (especially as there was a lake).
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