Penola SA
We drove in
through the Coonawarra wine region and saw an abundance of vineyards
and wineries everywhere, plan for tomorrow...visit some of them.
After getting
settled at the very ordinary caravan park we drove around town to
familiarise ourselves with the area and found it to be absolutely
gorgeous with the loveliest old world charm. I'm thinking walking and
taking lots of photos will be the order of the day for tomorrow.
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| The old railway station, now a private home |
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| Just making sure its really gravity fed water!!! |
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Old Bond store 1901 with the Presbyterian Church 1870
spire in the background |
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| Renovators dream...with power laid on |
Today our
walking tour took us through the main street, back streets and lanes
around Penola. Wow what a gorgeous little town so full of beauty and
history.
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| Adam Lindsay Gordon |
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| Molly is friendly with statue dogs |
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| Al;exander Cameron the founder of Panola |
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| Gourmet lunch |
It was so easy
to while away the hours here with so much to see.
The local
historical society has put together a fantastic museum with both the
old and new history well represented.
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This cocktail dress was worn by
Miss Australia 1963.
Tricia Reschke |
Bonus of the day
was that the young lady there invited us all in... that is
dogs are allowed into the museum, so instead of our usual tag teaming
at attractions we were able to go together and spent a lot more time
and not worry about leaving the other outside or leaving Molly in the
car.
The main street
has many old shops and buildings although not many were open on this
Tuesday, they are probably busier on the weekends. The shops we did
see were great and the people very friendly. One Ladies wear,
jewellery and gift shop had been owned by the same family for over
150 years and still going strong.
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| Leisurely shopping strip |
The Royal Oak
Hotel can only be described as a gracious elegant old lady and is one
of the stand out buildings in the town.
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| Stunning lace on the verandahs |
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| Grand foyer |
The highlight of
our day was the walk from St. Josephs Church at the Saint Mary
MacKillop centre along Petticoat Lane.
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| The stone building is Saint Mary MacKillops first school room |
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| Saint Josephs Church |
We browsed the
tiny houses and gardens, imaging life back in the 1860's and rather
glad of all the modern conveniences we enjoy today.
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Gammon Cottage
4 roomed stone cottage with a weatherboard
detached kitchen |
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| A good day for washing |
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| Sharma's Cottage |
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| Best room |
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| Detached kitchen in the original house |
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| A nice touch for tourists |
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| I think this must be the Butchers back yard |
We will go back over the
border to Victoria tomorrow, we will overnight somewhere before
arriving in Geelong on Thursday.
When we leave
Geelong sometime next week we will be going home and planning our
next trip...WATCH THIS SPACE!
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