On the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, we set off on the Saturday to head to Daylesford for a McDonald family reunion...
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It was a very foggy morning with the fog staying until around noon...
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We had lunch in Ararat at Sicilian’s which was fantastic! Gus had a tandoori chicken pita wrap and I had a chicken caesar one. It was humungous! I took half off my plate and I was still stuffed!
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Absolutely the best CC salad I’ve had in a long time!
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We tootled our way to Daylesford, arriving around 3.30pm...
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We went out to dinner with everyone at the Royal Hotel. Again, really good pub food. Here are cousins, Heather and Fiona...
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Uncle Ross delivers a speech...
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Our powered site at the Daylesford Holiday Park...
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It was mighty chilly overnight but we were warm and toasty in Pearl. We had hot water bottles and an extra blanket and were fine. My nose got a bit cold!
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Beans for breakfast!
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We went to the Railway markets and browsed around for a while...
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We found a nice warm cafe for a coffee with Dunc and Mandy...
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Gus can never pose for a serious photo!
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After the coffee, we decided to head out to the Swiss Mountain Hotel which is out the road at Blampied...
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Gus ordered the gnocchi in blue cheese sauce with an apple and pear salad...I have never tasted gnocchi so tender and tasty!
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We also shared this tasting platter which was delicious!
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We then visited Captain’s Creek winery for a quick taste...then it was time to head back...
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Sunday night, we all cooked our own dinner then ate in the park club house. There was a nice open fire in there...
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It was Mandy’s birthday so I’d bought her a cake - you must have cake and candles on your birthday!
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As oldest of the McDonald cousins, Angus got to blow out candles for his birthday coming on June 22...
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Eggs and bacon on Monday morning before packing up and saying goodbye to all!
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We had lunch on the way home in Ararat again, this time at the Vines Cafe and Bar...Gus had CC salad...
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I had chicken, vegetables and roast potatoes (I left half the spuds)...
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We had a wet, dark trip home. This big cloud was just out of Casterton, bringing thunder and lightning with it!
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When we got home 6pm, we unpacked what we could then I made a curry using a Passage to India sachet, quick, easy and tasty! A big weekend!
Cheers - Joolz xx
