We spent a lovely few days with Moira, in her home up in the wooded hills of Blackwood. A lovely cool house, with a huge shaded verandah at the back, and an excellent view down into the shallow valley.
There were eucalyptus trees everywhere, as there would have once been a forest here.
The white mottled trunks, and green leaves were spectacular as was the prolific bird life. We heard one kookaburra calling out, but did not see it. There are also koalas in the trees too but they were absent, no doubt they were elsewhere in search of food.
And there were some trees with distinctive black branches
We experienced beautiful sunsets, after the hot days.
It was great to spend the time with Moira, with plenty of talking and eating. Sadly Stan passed away sixteen months ago, and it was strange not having his smiling face there. We really missed him. But I did manage to drink some of his excellent wine!
We also went shopping with Moira, and visited new shopping centres. We were amazed at the low prices in the discount chemist warehouse, with a cut price supermarket next door, which sold out of date, or nearly out of date produce. Great value. Mind you we only sampled the chocolate bars, and they were okay. Cherry Ripe. Scrumptious.
I was fascinated by the huge containers of powders, different brands, which apparently build up muscle power. Or so they say. Big business here, by the looks of it. Men in Australia like to look good, apparently.
On the last day we relunctantly said goodbye to Moira and set forth in the simmering heat, towards Aldinga Beach.
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