Wednesday, February 5, 2014

The halfway home

We are now well and truly ensconced in Wodonga, and as always have thrown out the welcome mat for any friends and family venturing through this part of the world. We are close to the mountains, with Falls Creek Ski-field only 100 km from us. Other attractions include the historic villages (think Beechworth, Stanley, Yackandandah and Rutherglen) and the brilliant local wine regions.

We have also been particularly taken with the quality of the produce here. It is so much better than what we have had access to for the last couple of years, and the prices are good. We frequent farmer’s markets where we can, and I do regular happy dances! So far this year, we have made black currant jam (I will leave some for Dad – both of them!), apricot jam, kumquat marmalade and brandy, and I am looking forward to partaking in some traditional Italian sausage making classes while we are down here.

We are aware that winter will be cold, but that is what clothes, and proper layering is for. I would far rather put clothes on to get warm, than take them off, as there is only so much you can take off without getting arrested!


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