I needed to get some cash for our next load of firewood, so popped into town this morning to do that and also top up the pantry, fridge and freezer. The ignition sounded a little sluggish so we decided to go for a drive later in the day – give the battery some much needed charge. So, after lunch, we headed off to Colbinabbin where the town recently had some silos painted with relevant historical scenes from their past.

Just a couple of close-ups today. I’ve got some on my phone which I’ll share tomorrow.  The sun was behind the silo tops, so the vibrant colours have been washed out by the light. These silos were painted by a bloke from Benalla, Tim Bowtell, over an eight week period in March and April. Took his mind of Covid-19, he said. The viewing part was roped off, and signs warned of social distancing and only 20 persons allowed past the ropes at any one time. I wonder how that worked out over the long weekend just gone!

Next, heading back the way we came, but just up the road, we turned right, past vineyards and farms, through Corop, and on to Greens Lake.  One can free camp there.

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