A visit to the Riverland

Over the weekend we visited Renmark in South Australia.

We caught up with rellies.

We had some 40+ days.

Today in Adelaide,3/1/20, is 42 and a high fire danger.

Much of the eastern seaboard  i Australia has been and is currently experiencing horrific bushfires.

One day I spent the whole day inside watching the cricket.

Here are some pics.

Happy New Year to my regular readers.

Very hot Noisy Miner Renmark

Lake Bonney

Apostle Bird

Australia v New Zealand

A Riverland Short Holiday

Last week we went on a short holiday to South Australia's Riverland.
We went with our good friends Anne and Dave.
We stayed at the Riverbush Cottages(Bluegum Cottage) between Renmark and Berri.
We have stayed there before and we can highly recommend this spot as a good place to retreat for a few days.

http://www.riverbushcottages.com.au/cottages

We dined a couple of nights at the Renmark Hotel and enjoyed the Bakeries of the area during the day.

Pastries from the Paringa Bakery for lunch and then eating them at Dix's Park on he Riverfront was a good start.

Then a drive up the hill through Paringa to Heading's Cliffs and the Look out and then the Woolshed Brewery at Wilkedene a bit further up the road.

https://www.wilkadene.com.au/

After relaxing a drive back through Paringa to Cammie's Antiques where we stocked up on local produce.
Dried Apricot Jam and Fruit Chutney are specialties there.

 http://www.cammiesantiques.com.au/

 Autumn is a great time of the year anywhere in South Australia.

Here are some pics.

Possums on Renmark River Bank.These come out nightly across from the Hotel

Possums on Renmark River Bank.

Reflections Renmark Riverfront

At Riverbush Cottages

Inside Blue Gum cottage

Inside Blue Gum cottage

Spiny Cheeked Honeyeater

Spiny Cheeked Honeyeater

Heading's Cliffs Murtho

Heading's Cliffs Murtho

Heading's Cliffs Murtho

Lunch at Dix's Park Paringa

Corellas at the Woolshed Winery

The Bible Exhibition- Now on at Berri South Australia

I have been in the Riverland today and yesterday saw some people setting up for a Bible Exhibition on the lawns at Berri.

It is a display and gospel Mission under the guidance and leadership of Bryan and Dawn Stewart.

Below is a link to their website.

http://www.bibleexhibition.net/about-us/4593550928

There are gospel addresses on each night at 7pm until next Thursday.

I managed to catch the last 20 mins of an address by Len Walker.

He and his wife Nerida worked as missionaries in Colombia for some 15 years.

Len Walker,one of tonight's presenters.

I was too late to hear Bryan speak.

This is a marvellous exhibition and listening to Len speak I believe the Gospel is being presented faithfully, thoughtfully and without compromise.

I would recommend that anyone who is in the Riverland ,Berri,Renmark, Loxton, Waikerie,Barmera  and other nearby towns get along to hear and see this unique presentation.

For many years around the world and in Australia many "tent" missions were held with many turning to God as a result.

There may be some reading this who have had their minds stimulated by the recent death of Billy Graham the well known Evangelist.

Well this is not Billy Graham but I am sure he would endorse this and so do I.

I hope to attend on another night.

Dawn,a friend, Nerida and Len

Bryan in discussion in the background

Flavours of the Riverland-The Home of Backyard Bread

This last weekend we were in "Granmark" as our Granddaughter calls Renmark.

We spent a few days there and went for a drive on Saturday afternoon.

We came across a fairly new business called "Backyard Bread" in Barmera.

The Riverland is renowned for it's produce both fruit and veggies, and wine, and many other attractions.

This business is owned and managed by a wonderful couple,Peter and Colleen, who started this up from scratch.

An idea that became real.

It is a cafe with great country atmosphere and hospitality.

Great produce to sample and take home.

I have enclosed some pics and a link to their website.

http://www.backyardbread.com.au/

If you are in the area call in for a very relaxing "cuppa" and see what catches your eye to take home.

Here is a link to their facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/Flavours-of-the-Riverland-Home-of-Backyard-Bread-1542021289359618/

Hostess Colleen

Some more Random Photos-Riverland

Here are a few pics from my recent weekend trip to Renmark in South Australia's Riverland.

Little Eagle

Pied Butcherbird

Wakeboarder

Golden Oldie

Watching Owl.

Patterns on Gum Tree