Interesting drive from Corryong to Tooma. GPS took me over 7km of gravel road that came out at the tiny hamlet of Tooma - 2 churches, a hall and a pub! I did see a turn off but of course why would I not believe the GPS when it is set to avoid gravel. Stopped and asked a farmer how far and was assured that I would be fine - just take it easy around the last corner. Lovely drive through some very tidy
farm land. Very skinny cows with young calves with the drought they have had, but also some better cattle. Stopped at the pub for lunch and a chat to the couple who have only been there a few weeks. On along the ridge tops, through bush and up hills then down to Paddys Flat. Lots of caravans there so checked out Paddys Falls. A very narrow winding sealed road down into there and very small and shady so drove out. Luck I met another car at the top - no room to pass and a sign warning that it may not be suitable for caravans would be helpful!!!! Carried on to Henry Angel camp and finally found a spot beside a stream. Quite a damp area. Still feeling like home - even a possum squawking in the tree in the night!
Decided to go to Jingellic but stopped in Tumbarumba as GPS had me going a long way round. Checked with some locals regarding the road, got a haircut and headed off on the Linden Roth roa. Once again a lovely 'familiar' drive through farmland. Reminded me of Taihape - Erewhon/Springvale stations. A narrow steep winding bit at the end and lots of forest through here. GPS finally decided there was a 'through road' about 10km from the end!
The camp at Jingellic is lovely with a wide river, and a pub above it but was pretty full when I arrived. Found a spot below the pub. A musician tonight until midnight! Could get noisy over this weekend but many have gone to the races at Towong today. Stayed 3 days then decided this place is far too busy - very popular pub thats for sure. Headed off with the neighbours to Tarrangatta. We have had a couple of musical sessions - he plays uke and I have dragged out the guitar!
A lovely drive over Mt Grayna - another winding road along the Murray then over the hill and down to another arm of Lake Hume. Must hold a huge volume of water when full and I am sure the farmers must appreciate the grazing at this time of year when the water is low. We were going to stay at the showgrounds but after a show there is horse poo everywhere so went back to the Omeo road and down to Pigs Point camp beside the Mitta Mitta River. another very pleasant spot and very popular. No TV, radio or phone. The river is surprisingly swift and has trout. Did catch one yabby in the net so let it go! A nasty steep gravel road to get out of the camp up on to the highway - very tricky! Had a couple of music sessions but no-one came to sing with us. Did have one bloke telling us that he and his wife sing in choirs - but he didn't seem to want to join us - maybe he was too good!!!!
From this camp to a CP in Howlong for 2 days - internet catch up and an afternoon shopping in Albury.
This looks like a lovely spot luv
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