It has been a cold wet winter. I'm sure it is every year, its just you seem to feel it more than others. As Spring is just around the corner the wild flowers are coming out and are looking amazing. The Pink Heath has been on full display with some incredable shades of pink, the lightest blush to a deep deep rose with every variation in the middle. I love them.

Its a great time to come and stay in Dunkeld in the Grampians. The Royal Mail has just finished renovating its wine bar and its bistro and resturant are again open. The relaxed atmosphere in the bar with its roaring fire make it hard to go past!!

Well its certainly been an interesting summer this year. The poor Grampians have had yet another fire raging through it. In the past 10 years nearly all of the park has been burnt out. Whats great to see is the lessons learnt in the 06 fires have been taken into account and the people responsible for getting the fire under control, ie DSE, Parks, DEPI, CFA etc have done the most amazing job. they are truly incredable how they can organise a whole arsnel of fire fighting capabilities.