The seaside town of Robe, SA was on our agenda in February but quashed by the delayed negative results from our required Covid test when we first entered the state. We were keen to make it to this much touted town this time and with no testing requirement it was our first port of call after crossing the border. The forecast was not very promising though, and sure enough a low pressure system brought high winds and rain which settled on us for the two nights we were visiting. The occasional respite gave us a chance to dodge a soaking while we tried to explore. I sense it would be more appealing with sunshine.
May 24 – Port Fairy to RobeSunset before the storm in Robe.A “welcome gate” marks the spot where 16,000 migrant Chinese landed in Australia in the 1850s to join the gold rush in Ballarat, Victoria.The symmetry here caught my eye and camera.As a fishing port, Robe is well-known for its seafood, in particular its Southern Rock Lobster. Sails Restaurant offered a platter that included king prawns, lobster pie, garfish, soft shell crab, oysters and calamari.The Big Rock Lobster in Kingston SA is another example of the Aussies love of anything gigantic.No, this emu is not live but it’s life-size.This was the night of the “red moon” which we tried to catch from Meningie Hill Lookout.At Wellington, highway B45 becomes a free ferry route across the Murray River.Anzac Park in Milang showing off some remaining autumn colour.Marketing wine in the 1960sA side trip to Victor Harbour where a horse drawn tram travels across a causeway to Granite Island.
Loving the seafood extravaganza in Robe and washed down with vintage Barossa Pearl. Can’t go wrong.
The pencil pines framing the church pathway reminded me of Argentina. x
YAY! I am so happy that the Vela travelogue has begun! I have missed ‘going on vacation’ with the Vela’s since the pandemic hit. Again beautiful photos and dreamy writing. For a second I thought that ostrich was real! Safe and happy travels, M & J. xo
The bird is an emu. According to google “these ostrich-like birds are smaller, only about 4 feet tall, and have three toes instead of two like the ostrich. The emu is a large, flightless bird native to Australia. Next to the ostrich, it is the largest of all birds. A grown emu can stand 6 feet tall, weigh about 130 pounds and run 30 mph”. I should have included that bit in the description cause I like to educate, might have to revise this. Glad you are still in my audience, Kathy.
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GREAT TO HEAR FROM YOU,ENJOY,EVA
Loving the seafood extravaganza in Robe and washed down with vintage Barossa Pearl. Can’t go wrong.
The pencil pines framing the church pathway reminded me of Argentina. x
Now we must go to Argentina!
YAY! I am so happy that the Vela travelogue has begun! I have missed ‘going on vacation’ with the Vela’s since the pandemic hit. Again beautiful photos and dreamy writing. For a second I thought that ostrich was real! Safe and happy travels, M & J. xo
The bird is an emu. According to google “these ostrich-like birds are smaller, only about 4 feet tall, and have three toes instead of two like the ostrich. The emu is a large, flightless bird native to Australia. Next to the ostrich, it is the largest of all birds. A grown emu can stand 6 feet tall, weigh about 130 pounds and run 30 mph”. I should have included that bit in the description cause I like to educate, might have to revise this. Glad you are still in my audience, Kathy.
Your “side trip” to Victor Harbour looks like fun!
I’m looking forward to your next post.
xx Bev
It’s a favourite weekend destination for Adelaideans, about an hour south.
Loved the Red Moon…
Cheers to another fabulous album of incredible photographs.
We were expecting more “red” but because of the band of cloud on the horizon we kinda missed it.
Hi Mary & Joe, photos are lovely, looks like you’ve had great weather despite the occasional rain fall. Keep enjoying. Christine xx
That’s the plan!
Robe seafood would get me there. Yum!
Should have had a whole lobster but you had to order ahead for those.