It was a bit windy in Euchuca last night but we woke to a fine morning (no fog). It was 17 degrees as we headed up the Cobb Highway to Deniliquin. This is the bridge we went under on the paddle steamer yesterday. This bridge joins Echuca in Victoria and Moama on the other side of the river in NSW.
The landscape today was very flat and we had some strong head winds which really increased the fuel usage for the day.
We arrived in Deniliquin for morning tea. Peter caught up with a fellow from the Shed Happens Men's shed. We then strolled along the Edward River and the tree lined streets of Deniliquin.
Deniliquin is the home of "The Ute Muster". In 1999 a festival was born to muster as many Utes as possible, and a Guinness World record was achieved with 2389 legally registered Utes taking part. Each year since, Ute lovers from all over Australia roar into town in October.
Deniliquin is also a major wool and rice growing area. The rice mill here is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.
The rivers are lined with Red Gums.
Some trees are desperate to hang on to the river edge, despite flooding which often causes them to fall into the Murray.
After lunch we were back on the road to Jerilderie - apparently famous for Ned Kelly raiding this town. We then headed on the Newell highway to Narrandera where we are staying tonight.
Narrandera is nestled on the Murrumbidgee river. The caravan park overlooks Lake Talbot, and this is the view from here.
Then we wandered to the waters edge -
The weather is supposed to get a bit vicious here tonight. I hope we miss it.
Till next time,
Cheerio and love from
Lesley and Peter.
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