Cooma

Traveler  Day trip around Cooma. We started at the very friendly Visitor Information Center who gave us a map of the historical buildings etc in town. We got as far as the State Museum of Correctional Facilities. Wonderful. It took quite some time and then it was time for smoko. We went to The Loft. Noteworthy for the food and the service. Both outstanding. Then another wander around town until lunch time. We came back to our awning fixed up by our wonderful stranger neigh our, Mick. The pesky wind picked up again to gale force and he saved our butts. A great guy who is down on his luck health wise. We bought him a bottle of wine. His dog Paddy already loved us and now he did too.

Traveler  In the afternoon we visited the Hydro Electic Scheme museum and it was a bit disappointing. Photos and the stories of the people involved were great but the tech let them down. Next some shopping and home for drinkies,including Mick. Early bed as the busy road beside the campsite starts up at 4am.

Traveler  Day two day trip was to the snowfields. First stop Jindabyne. Off off season. No snow and not time for the mountain bikes yet. The visitors center was good for information , photos, souvenirs and morning tea. Then to Thredbo. Also mostly closed. Saw the lodge that Buck’s sister in law owned. Swanky. The only establishment open was the pub where it was warm and we had lunch. Back through Jindabyne to Perisher. Also closed. Then to Charlotte’s Pass. This is where the magic happens. Snow!!! Small bits leftover from a poor season but we saw, touched and stood on some. Even threw snowballs. The view was great and included Mt Kosciusko. Worth the drive. Back to camp for a pre pack up and an expected -1 degree morning!!!!!