18 March 2010

Days 188-189 – Lakes Entrance, Vic (17-18 Mar)

Beautiful weather here – high 20s and sunny.  Went back to Lake Tyer to kayak – it was very enjoyable and relaxing.   John had a bit of a fish with no success.  It was actually so warm we went for a swim in the lake – imagine that, swimming in SE Victoria in autumn!  Apparently being so warm (33) is unseasonal and a few of locals were struggling with the heat!  Went to the local Rotary meeting.  Small club with about 20 members and about 10 attending last nights meeting.  They meet at a local cafe and the food was delicious, fish and chips and a apple/berry crumble.  It was exceptional value.  The next day we went to Coluqhon Forest.  Very pretty and quite a thick forest.  Well cared for by Parks Victoria with many walking trails, a great bike trail and horse riding trails.  We may go back and have a picnic lunch.  The first time we have heard so many bird calls – it was lovely.   On the way back we stopped at one of the few fishing boats that sell prawns and seafood direct from the boat.  A kilo of cooked prawns for $18 and five cooked Moreton bay bugs for $9.00.  The first time we have had bugs so we had a quick lesson in how to eat them.  They were delicious – similar texture to a crayfish but sweeter. 

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