A lovely day for a drive to the country!

The car is collected and packed. The keys for the room are handed in and we hit the road! The GPS lady showed great restraint Everytime I made a wrong turn - especially considering how much I abused her for her shitty directions - but eventually we made it out of town and headed to Bendigo to see the Grace Kelly Exhibition.

We stopped at the "Beechworth Bakery" for lunch. They had a greet selection of sweet treats that I can only imagine how long it would take Emi and Cooper to make a decision!!

I eventually chose a pastie - something I have not eaten for at least 4 years - no one makes nor sells them here!! They even had an old fashioned lavatory!!

Sadly I was unable to take photos of the Grace Kelly Exhibit - but it was wonderful. I did however take photos of various other artwork on display at the gallery - only to have Jess point out that it was "Not Allowed"

One such item was the "Young Family" by Patricia Piccinini.

There were many other classic pieces of interest too.

A walk down the street took us past many lovely antique or curio shops - one had the most wonderful print in the front window. I wish now that I had seen it sooner and purchased it!!

We then hit the road again to head for a meet up with another good friend of mine Heather in Pyramid Hill via Mitiamo.

She lives on a farm of 3500acres in Macorna. They run 500 head of beef cattle. It was a beautiful way to end our trip - very quiet and peaceful - but ALOT OF FLIES and mozzies!!

I was not able to get photos of the house - but did get plenty of sunset and sunrise photos.

After sunrise and a lovely breakfast we headed off to New Gisborne via Echuca/Moama for a border run!!