Echuca, on a bend of the Murray River, 1200 plus river kilometres from the mouth, is a very old town, with plenty of charm and history. And beautiful buildings.
The main street, interestingly called High Street, is slightly separated from the old part of Echuca.
Angle parking, and wide shady verandahs, a typical Australian country town.
An old primary school, now the TAFE College.
Three beautiful churches, built when the town was booming. The Uniting Church.
The old post office, and now a restaurant.
The Catholic Church.
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| The Anglican Church. |
A beautiful Victorian wooden house, complete with iron lacework, and white picket fence, A prolific flowering myrtle in front completes the picture.
In the old part of the town the shops are very picturesque. All with old writing styles on their signs. Someone must have felt happy with the contract to paint them all.
A line up of very old shops.
And the 'old fashioned' signs, proudly displayed under the broad verandahs.
Patrick, is this a relative? A very classy restaurant too.
A very old wire gate leading up to the front door of an old Victorian cottage. I think the crepe myrtle and lilac shrubs are also very old.
Off to the Caladonian hotel for dinner. Steak night. Walter's verdict, perfectly cooked and good quality steaks. I took the lighter option, a healtby salad without meat. All delicious. An early night, in readiness formamtour of the Port of Echuca.
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