Mildura Rally
Report 13th - 17th May 2021 Di Hayward & Sal Prestia "Come when you can, leave when you must." |
Rally Report MilduraThursday 13th May saw many of the 39 arriving at Mildura for The Wanderers Rally. By late afternoon every one was settled in and ready for happy hour, where we learned that not only did we need permits to re enter Victoria, but now also need a declaration every time we entered NSWs. Some of us managed to get the paperwork done via our mobile phones, but others had a lot of problems an elected to not cross the river ( fines if caught being rather high)
On Friday there was a trip to the Holden Museum where the petrol heads were reliving their youth, as told stories about driving their 1960s cars to the drive in cinemas.
Lunch was at Varapodia Olive estate and was followed by a talk on the history and growing of olive trees in the area. We were all interested on speaking to the young workers to learn that they had been brought in by the government from a small island in the pacific and once they had finished picking olives were going to start pruning grapes in the area.
Cards were on the table after Friday night dinner. Not sure if they were playing for lollies or sheep stations. But every one seemed to enjoy them selves.
On Saturday ten of the group went on a tour of Mungo National Park, where Mungo man and Mungo Woman were discovered. A wedge tailed eagles nest was spotted and all were surprised at its size. Reports were that it was a great trip and worth doing.
Others went to the farmers market, shopping or for a wander around the old Mildura Homestead.
After lunch a cruise on the Rothbury along the mighty Murray was the order of the day for twelve of us and two happy little dogs. How lucky were we to see a Kite flying back to its nest.
Saturday night most of us had dinner at the Working men’s club, then back to the caravan park for a night cap and gossip around the camp fire.
On Sunday it was off to Wentworth where we were viewed the most incredible collection of model paddle steams made by Rod who started his hobby at 18 years of age. We were spell bound on hearing some his stories about the paddle boats and his grandmothers life on the river as a governess to eight children. Well worth a visit if your in Mildura or Wentworth. We also took a look at Went Weaving where there are some interesting looms and fine woven articles for sale. Some of the group visited the local Gaol while others braved the cold and walked the town or the river banks.
The rally finished off on Sunday evening with fire pits roaring and some great entertainment provided by Rob who played Aussie bush songs amongst other pieces of note.
On Friday there was a trip to the Holden Museum where the petrol heads were reliving their youth, as told stories about driving their 1960s cars to the drive in cinemas.
Lunch was at Varapodia Olive estate and was followed by a talk on the history and growing of olive trees in the area. We were all interested on speaking to the young workers to learn that they had been brought in by the government from a small island in the pacific and once they had finished picking olives were going to start pruning grapes in the area.
Cards were on the table after Friday night dinner. Not sure if they were playing for lollies or sheep stations. But every one seemed to enjoy them selves.
On Saturday ten of the group went on a tour of Mungo National Park, where Mungo man and Mungo Woman were discovered. A wedge tailed eagles nest was spotted and all were surprised at its size. Reports were that it was a great trip and worth doing.
Others went to the farmers market, shopping or for a wander around the old Mildura Homestead.
After lunch a cruise on the Rothbury along the mighty Murray was the order of the day for twelve of us and two happy little dogs. How lucky were we to see a Kite flying back to its nest.
Saturday night most of us had dinner at the Working men’s club, then back to the caravan park for a night cap and gossip around the camp fire.
On Sunday it was off to Wentworth where we were viewed the most incredible collection of model paddle steams made by Rod who started his hobby at 18 years of age. We were spell bound on hearing some his stories about the paddle boats and his grandmothers life on the river as a governess to eight children. Well worth a visit if your in Mildura or Wentworth. We also took a look at Went Weaving where there are some interesting looms and fine woven articles for sale. Some of the group visited the local Gaol while others braved the cold and walked the town or the river banks.
The rally finished off on Sunday evening with fire pits roaring and some great entertainment provided by Rob who played Aussie bush songs amongst other pieces of note.
"Come when you can, leave when you must"