Last Trip of 2025, Part 2.

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 We left Wagga Wagga and headed to Tocumwal, part of the this trip was from 2023, as we went through Lockart. Saw the Big Kangaroo and Big Emu that were in a paddock. Nearly ran over a red-bellied black snake. Why it had to cross the road, I don't know. 



Into Jerilderie for morning tea, beside the lake, beautiful spot.



Arrived in Tocumwl in time for lunch so sat by the Murray River to eat our lunch and listened to the corellas squawking.



The Murray River.


Corellas.


The Big Murray Cod.

A thunderstorm woke us and while they need the rain, driving from Tocumwal to Nagambie in it wasn't pleasant!  Minor flooding in Shepparton but we missed the hail storm.  We arrived in Nagambie in time for morning tea and were told that they were expecting 80mm of rain that day, (they only got 26mm).

Nagambie is the birth place of the racehorse Black Caviar. There were decorated Christmas trees beside the lake, that local families had done.  Situated on a lake it is a very pretty town.


Black Caviar


Nagambie Lake.


The Christmas Trees.

The rain eased and we were able to walk to dinner, with out getting wet and the sun came out, finally, at 8.15pm!  The rain didn't stop us as we had a lovely stroll around the town.

Into Melbourne to spend Christmas with Our Family. Had a fantastic time, even though it was freezing on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Spent Boxing Day watching the cricket.

Left for home on 27/12 and made Gundagai our over night stop, with dinner at the pub. Left Sunday morning and made it home by lunchtime. 

We have had a wonderful time exploring part of the country we hadn't seen before. Now to plan next year's trips!



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