Wednesday 23rd May 2012 Entrancing Echuca. Twinned with Moama. The closest point on the Murray River to Melbourne, the capital of Victoria. A mere two - three hours drive away. For the tourist, there is a distinction between Echuca the town centre, and Echuca, the historic port centre. If you come for just a few … Continue reading Following the Murray River: Entrancing Echuca
Murray River – border between New South Wales & Victoria
Following the Murray River: Yarrawonga to Echuca
Tuesday 22nd May 2012 As you drive along the Murray River, you encounter twin towns. One is in NSW, and the other in Victoria, and the only thing that separates them is a bridge across the river. Well, actually, there are separate state governments, laws, regulations, taxes, fines, driving speeds, etc. Other than that, things … Continue reading Following the Murray River: Yarrawonga to Echuca
Following the Murray River: Corryong to Yarrawonga
Monday 21st May 2012 We left our Corryong B&B hostess after a splendid breakfast, sincerely wishing her well in her somewhat uncertain future. I can see from an Internet search that the business was sold in due course, so we can only hope that her trials and tribulations are well behind her now. It was … Continue reading Following the Murray River: Corryong to Yarrawonga
The Reluctant Retiree 