Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Hoping you have a Merry Xmas and a fantastic New Year


There are some really cute reindeer paper chains on the tree, that I purchased from Phoenix Trading this year. Merry Xmas

Pinnacle Valley Resort Merrijig, fantastic place to stay






We stayed at Pinnacle Valley Resort for 2 nights for Xmas 2010. It wasn't long enough, there is a fantastic salt water pool, tennis courts, 18 hole mini golf course. We didn't have time to go on the row boats or fish in the lake, or go on a trail ride on horses. Beware it is all set on a wonderful mountainside. As we live in a very flat town, it was a novelty for about 5 mins.But spectacular views of Mt Buller and Mt Stirling. It is about 20 kms below Mt Buller . See website Pinnacle Valley Resort.

Some of the local animals Pinnacle Valley



Bonne Doon Eildon Weir is filling


Most of Australia has been in drought for the last 10 years, and during 2010 the Eildon Weir has become over 60% full compared to 17% during 2009. This photo shows the water nearly up to the railway bridge, highest it has been since 2001.This area has had no water in it for years.

View from apartment window

The natives were rather friendly

Delatite River 2010

Boats on Lake Pinnacle Valley Resort

Lily pads Pinnacle Valley Resort

Sunday, December 19, 2010