WALHALLA, January 2022

Girls just wanna have fun

And that’s exactly what we Did have.

FUN,

lots of it.

After almost 2 years of not being allowed to meet,

we Finally met.

In the beautiful Gippsland,

exploring the Mountain Rivers Trail.

Friday’s trail….
The routine, so special. The horses, so compliant.

After almost 2 years of not being allowed to hug,

we Finally hugged.

And hugged and laughed and hugged again.

Hugs and smiles and laughs…..
and catching up with friends, four legged and two: new and ‘old’

And just like that,

we were in back in the groove,

or should I say saddle

Another glorious beginning…..
to a wonderful trail
that led us up and down
and along beautiful tracks
in beautiful weather

Our home for the weekend

Was the interesting Walhalla Coach House

Built in the 70’s to replicate an old Swiss home,

it was quaint and quirky

and presented us with a list of do’s and don’ts :

Although if truth be told,

there were a whole lot more don’ts than do’s 😉🙄

Our Home from Home

The Coach House

Where we chatted, laughed, slept, drank and ate.

Socialising in the kitchen
Socialising in the garden
Getting ready to ‘socialise’ 😉
Breakfast feast being prepared
and consumed……

Did I mention we drank?

Did I mention we laughed?

Oh, and did I mention we relaxed?

As we watched the Walhalla Express pass below us.
We wandered Up…..
Wandering where……
Our leader was taking us.
Regardless, we followed……
Through forests to delight
Along roads to canter

With moments of contemplation
And moments….
Of water joy
Particularly for
Helen and Basil
The “gals” played in the water too……
and down
from above
We wandered down roads….
….and around corners

As we explored the quaint Walhalla

What a history, what lifes were lived here

What about a repeat visit without horses to distract ….

Intricate walls….
channelling the creek
With stunning colours
Amazing flowers
in unexpected places
Shapes…..whether plants
or doors
Nature displaying its beauty
Reckless in its abundance
The history ….. the images…… the stories
There were tracks to explore
away from the heat….
Things only the ‘they’ could see
And views we could all savour

And so, you see,

Girls just wanna have fun.

AND FUN WE SURE HAD.

whether at the Walhalla Pub
or in the saddle
There was so much to smile about.

And so it is with grateful heart that I write this.

Grateful that you:

include me in your rides:

allow me to ride Dolly:

took such great photos for us:

that you introduced me to the Gippsland.

Author: leepowrie

A 60+ about to enter the Brave New World of Blogging and inviting you to join me for the ride 😂

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