As is the way, we weren’t really super organised with the holiday planning, so it was just after 11am before we were on our way. We have a place to stay once we get to our destination, but decided to take the Prado and swags. That way we can stop and camp on the way there and back and we have the 4WD for any tricky tracks or muddy parking situations.
We pulled in to the Kelvin Powrie conservation park just before Keith to have some lunch and stretch our legs. We disposed of the last of the cold pasties from the fridge and some sweet potato fritters (made to use up what we had at home) and then went for a stroll to the top of the nearby low hill.
It was only a few steps before we spotted the first orchid and then the hunt was on. We found 8 different kinds in the length of the short track. A delightful side excursion. Sadly the lemon sun orchids were closed on the gloomy day. We were particularly happy to find some fire orchids flowers among the many leaves and some lovely spiders.
We filled up with slightly less expensive fuel on the outskirts of Bordertown and visited Sue and Paul (Trev’s cousin) for a cuppa. Both were home as it was a public holiday to recognise the death of Queen Elizabeth 11.
Afternoon tea stretched into Thursday steak dinner at the footy club before more catching up and an overnight stay. Wonderful cousin hospitality.
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