Geelong and Bellarine Railway

I really have tried to limit the photos in my posts to no avail I am afraid.....so once again there are lots! Just warning you! I have always wanted to see the painted bollards at Cunningham Pier by the bay in Geelong .

They didn't disappoint and we enjoyed this spot immensley.
Some of the bollards....I promise I won't bore you with them all! There is quite a lot of them. But they are such good fun....loved them .

 We wandered out on to the pier after a very nice lunch. Finally some great fish and chips in Victoria  (sorry but used to the best in Queensland....utter bias I know but true)

I just loved this sculptural installment  of little cheeky gnomes amongst rocks, pebbles and little water bubblers.....

Don't know who that last little gnome is lol! It was great to see art in a public place for all to enjoy.

Have to say thumbs up Geelong! Really loved this spot.

We then managed to get lost and stumbled upon L'il Different Patchwork shop's street! How about that girls! So a donation was made and I exited with a few more pieces I am collecting for a new project......very happy Stitcher...

Today we went on a little train journey . ...

We boarded at...

And rode to....

It was very relaxing and lovely scenery as we clicked and clacked along by the bay....

Hubby was a very happy train buff as they used a steam engine....one of his loves. It was really quite small and was made in Kilmarnock Scotland....still ticked all the boxes though.

Drysdale station has views across Lake Lorne recreation area....very pretty.

All Aboard! Turn the engine.....For the return journey.

Such a lot of  work keeping these old trains in good order but someone appreciated it.

After arrrivng back in Queenscliff we sampled the delights once again of the Rolling Pin bakery for lunch.....had a wander around the streets. I really wanted piccies of these two old buildings that I had been admiring each time we passed them during our stay....

See those ominous clouds in the photo.....well sunshine turned to gale force winds lol!

So bye Queenscliff, it's been lovely. We are off inland.....going to miss the very beautiful Victorian coastline despite the weather.

I shall leave you with these pretties....

Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx

Port Arlington Old Mill and Bellarine Quilters

I saw some lovely quilts today. The venue was the Old Mill at Point Arlington .

Beautiful old building .....perfect to house a quilt exhibition. My lovely friend Sue Kiwikid is a member of this clever group of ladies .

There was some beautiful work......

Loved this beautiful quilt and got to say hello to its maker Jill Ward....

Of course had to get a piccie of friend Sue's lovely work.

This quilted ball was amazing.....

This was very sweet...

We also had a good look around at the mill and its treasures. My first job was a telephonist and apart from the handset bought back lots of memories for me.

I loved the beautiful old windows and timbers....very sturdy!

And no there was no sign of the Doctor in this sort of a tardis...do you remember them?

Lots of old collectables to admire....

We both enjoyed ourselves....thanks so much for the invite Sue.

Great work ladies.....

Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx