"Streuth what a great day" we cried as we drew back the curtains to see kangaroos grazing under blue skies to the cheerful chatter of cockatoos. Now this is what Australia is all about. With a days walking ahead of us we had to start with a good brekkie so struck out into down town Halls Gap for the Livefast Cafe as recommended by Marmie, our proprietor. Just a couple of long blacks and some "fruity toast" for us healthy walkers this morning. Now I digress slig...

The Merrijig Inn came up trumps and provided us with the best meal we have enjoyed so far. Flat head fish and broad bean purée for me and a succulent beef dish for David. The lemon tart dessert was to die for. A cosy night in our attic room including hot water bottle followed and then more eating with Tanya's home baked sourdough toast with perfectly poached eggs and lashings of butter and marmalade. The weather outside was not much better although the rain was...