Sydney to Molong

3rd to 13th January.
The trip has started, we’ve packed up all we think we need for the next 12 months and hit the road. Exactly how many handbags and shoes needed is a bit of a guess, but I’m sure we’ll make do. First stop is Molong just outside Orange with our friends Julia and Reg at their Homestead, Larras Lake.

The original wing of the homestead was built in 1830, with additions through the years. Today it’s a lovely old home with many rooms, thick walls and high ceilings to help beat the heat. Days have been in the mid 30C’s so having a pool in the home yard has been fabulous.

There’s great examples of stone work on the property, including the handmade fences and arches. Whilst Kevin’s shoulder continues to recover we’ve been staying in the house which is a real treat..... we’ll be camping soon enough.

Being a working sheep property, we’re a week or so away from shearing and the sheep are mustered in readiness, so hopefully we’ll be able to have a look at that.

Not much farming actin for us as we’ve been siteseeing, swimming or keeping out of the heat, though we have chased a stray lamb back to the flock if that counts.

Whilst we’ve only been away since 3rd January, we’re enjoying the opportunity to do and see new things that travel presents.