Glenn Innes was our next destination and we were a little unsure about stopping here but as it was the only choice on the road back to the coast we went for it.

It was a small town in the Celtic country and they sure do love everything Scottish with bagpipe players aplenty. We selected a small park with only about 30 sites and then headed into town.

Our first stop was the local RSL club for lunch which I think the best way to describe it is like having something to eat in a really big casino but with no gambling tables but loads and loads of electronic bingo. The food was good quality and very reasonably priced. I think we would definitely go to an RSL again if we see one.

The main highlight for Glenn Innes was the standing stones. These are about fifty or so stones set out like Stonehenge with a twist. The twist being that they also show the aboriginal seasons as well. We spent a good few minutes playing hide and seek amongst the stones and only stopped when the locals really started staring.

The townsfolk of Glen Innes are really proud of their sapphires which can be found by fossicking. We had a chance to do this but politely declined as the thought of plunging hands and arms into a vat of freezing cold water which has had the ice broken with a hammer just moments before wasn't for us. Plus if you find anything I don't think the finders keepers rule applies.

Glenn Innes for me (Andrew D) was a thumbs up and really nice surprise but onwards we had to go and our next stop was back on the coast via the mountain knows as Bald Rock.