ECHUCA

It was sunny, but cold winds were blowing when we arrived in Echuca around 11 is, so rang Summer and they invited us to have lunch with them - we met at the Cock'n"Bull where they lived, Summer's Mum was just leaving for a trip to Mlebourne, so we didn't have time for a chat, andwalked down to the Black Pudding and enjoyed lunch and chatting with them.  Later on, after school, Summer walked down to the van park and brough Marli, Anais and Oran to see us and the caravan.  They were wearing the beanies I had knitted for them and thanked me for the 3 quilts we had given them - Bugs in Bottle, 2 Kaliedescope and a cot one.  I took some photos of the children, when they sat still,, and sent one by phone to Angel and Ellen.  The kids were fascinated with the caravan and intrigued with all the cupboards etc - they looked in every one and jumped on the bed.  I don't think I have ever seen such active kids, they didn't have a shy bone in their body!  Caravaners near us wondered why the caravan was shaking !!
 Summer and Dave and Angel all met in an Hostel in Dublin nearly 10 years ago and have been friends ever since - we met Dave when we visited Dublin in 2004 and he was then working as a chef in a restuarant there.  Summer, we first met at Angel and Ellen's wedding in Scotland in 2008, and have kept in touch.

We also met some ACC members, Lilian and Alan from Toowoomba parked beside us and chatted with them.

Next day we drove to the Port, saw Paddlesteamers on the Murray River, watched the blacksmith beating the metal over a hot fire, looked at all the old buildings an then had some coffee at the Moama Bakery.  Walked some more and visited 3 camping shops in a row, bought some clips for an indoor clothes line and a part for the outlet hose.  Went back to the bakery and bought some fresh bread for lunch.

Next door to the Cock'n'Bull, there was a Holden Motor Museum where there was an intetesting display from the first to almost the last Holden Car and well worth the visit.. Back to the van for lunch, then we called in to see Summer and Dave and had afternoon tea with them  The girls were asleep, but Oran managed to keep our attention - he headed straight for Rick and was very attentive

After the visit, we crossed over the Board into NSW to Moama, then drove along the river and around the streets of Echuca admiring all the gardens - the Roses are gorgeous !!