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Breathtaking Balgownie - day 4

A lovely nights sleep and a planned power cut and I forced myself out of bed and into my running gear to shock the Yarra Valley with my less than svelte form in shocking pink gym kit!! A 4km walk-jog-walk-jog-walk past the vineyards and up and down dale was quite a treat. I was accompanied in my heavy breathing by the sound of frogs in the creek, an irritated gallah and a shrieking cockatoo. No kookaburras yet but at least the sun was shining as I plodded my way up and down the road to Acacia Ridge and back. Three wineries within a 2km stretch so a walking mini-tasting tour would be possible but don't think I'd ever get Adrian back up the hill again seeing as it was an effort to drag myself up it this morning!!

A quick shower before hitting the restaurant for breakfast- fresh fruit OMG I forgot how good fresh pineapple is when it's not travelled several thousand kilometres and the passionfruit was also to die for. 

After a mid morning siesta to disgust our Humungous breakfast we hit the Spa. A nice gentle swim in the pool and a quick a lounge in the steam room followed. Well the swim was nice and gentle once I turned off the swim jets!! Thought I'd try them out but shot me half way down the swimming lane and took several attempts to swim back to turn them off again! Adrian laughed at me until I turned them on for him as well!! Swim over and a nice warm shower before heading back to the  room. I still don't understand the physics of swimming pool temperatures. When you first get in the pool the ware and the air appear warm and steamy after a short swim it sudenly feels freezing and you can't wait to get out once you start shivering. A lazy afternoon in the room catching up on emails and social media and a quick snooze to get warm and we were ready to hit the restaurant to retry a big dinner. Having skipped lunch to today we finally managed a huge three courses and a lovely bottle of Estate Pinot Noir. Now chillaxing back in our suite trying not to  worry about tomorrow's drive into the city without a proper Sat Nav..........








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  1. DouglasNovember 3, 2017 at 9:56 AM

    Wow what a place - scenery, activities, food and wine (I'm drooling) the lot. The pool certainly sounded fun! Adrian sounds to be getting some fun exercises in a wonderful environment. I guess you haven't been able to download the relevant maps to your satnav. There was an item in our local news referring to a lady in pink attire setting new records in your area - now I know who it is!! Best to you both and enjoy. Looking forward to your next blog from NZ I guess.

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