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Rising early on the first day of the weekend I found a delightfully misty morning.
We passed through Bakers Swamp without noticing anything. Then reached our last dot on the map for this trip - Larras Lee and saw this. The roadside monument says: In Memory of WILLIAM LEE (1794 - 1870) of "Larras Lake" a pioneer of the sheep and cattle industry and first member for Roxburgh under responsible government (1856 - 1859). This stone was erected by his descendants. --- 1938 --- This is a repost from a few days ago. Thinking I would use this for this week’s Taphophile Tragics post I dug a little further into William Lee’s story, it’s a very colonial Australian one. William was born of convict parents, living his childhood years around the Sydney region. In his early 20s he was issued with some government cattle, recommended as a suitable settler and granted 134 acres at Kelso near Bathurst. He was one of the first in the area and did well. A few years later he was granted a ram and an increase in his land to 300 acres. William developed a r
Yes, every so often in winter here, I want to get out as soon as I am up and walk down to Centennial Park and then the harbour ... love the fog ...
ReplyDeleteOh these are fantastic! Love the clothesline one and the one of the bird.
ReplyDeleteAt 15, I spent a school holiday in Mudgee with family friends.I fell in love with the baker boy. I joined the swim club and won lots of races. It was my first taste of country life. Unfortunately I wasn't impressed with the country dances where the boys got drunk and had punch ups.
ReplyDeleteI didn't return for about 45 years when I visited there on a wine tour. I was impressed with the quality of the wines. Have one for me.
Great set of shots!
ReplyDeleteJulie, I'm with you ... fog makes wonderful mystery in photos.
ReplyDeleteMegan, the success of the clothesline at the beach made me notice this one. It was another case of colour coordination.
Diane, my first venture away from family and home was on a school trip to the Blue Mountains (a big trip from Qld). I saw snow for the first time and fell in love with the place. I'm teetotal so will save the wine for you.
JM, thanks.
The mist makes it look dream-like.
ReplyDeletethe clothes-dustbin photo made me smile - they correspond so well.
ReplyDeleteAnd while the Australians are happy with fog (eeeeeh?) the Germans are happy with the first day with blue sky and sun for weeks.