Heading to the High Country

It felt like "google maps" was sending me on a rather circuitous route as I found myself traveling though Kangaroo Ground, Panton Hills and Wondong before popping out onto the Hume, but in actuality it didn't take too long and it was really rather pretty. With Wangaratta as a destination there was no other lunch option than Fowles Winery - a real favorite. The tastings were closed but they were happy for me to try a few things at the table prior to lunch so that I could settle on a glass of the Stone Dwellers Shiraz (mmmmm) to have with a delicious seafood chowder (I know... you're supposed to drink white wine with fish but seriously I've never tried one that doesn't taste like fly spray). Any how I had an enjoyable and leisurely lunch before completing the journey to Wangaratta and the Gardenview Motel. Pity the "garden" is the local lawn cemetery but never mind ... it's clean, comfortable, convenient and inexpensive... I even scored a free up grade to a "deluxe villa" (think little onsite cabin - again can't complain). Coffee on the deck and then a ride into the center of town for a few groceries .... looking forward to an evening of trash TV and an early night with a book... simple pleasures!Læs mere