Another travelling day, but luckily we didn't have to travel far, a quick trip 22 kms down the road to Genlyon. Our pack up quite orderly without any Laurel and Hardy moments. We stopped in at the post office for me to post off a parcel to the grandchildren of some children's books I had bought from the Mansfield Library.
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| Crimson Rosella in the garden outside our appartment |
We bypassed Glenlyon to fill up with fuel at Daylesford and get the lie of the land, then travelled back to Peter's place and a warm welcome. It was quite apparent after turning in to his street which property we were looking for. Peter practices permaculture and his property looks like an oasis compared with the neighbouring properties.
We were introduced to the other two helpers Azusa from Japan (known as Tama) and Andreas from Italy. Peter then gave us the guided tour. Without a doubt this is the most productive property per square metre that we have helpex at. Peter has been developing the property for about 10 years, and has a self dug dam with fish, but not sure what type, it was suggested Simon could do helpex fishing to determine the breed, as long as he lets them go after capture. Peter is about to embark on an aquaponics/vegetable garden. There are an abundance of fruit trees, apples (20 varieties) plums (44 varieties), quince (20 varieties), feijoas, kiwifruit, grapes, berries..... I couldn't keep up this place has so much , vegies as well and chickens and ducks. It is unfortunate we can only stay a few days as there is lots to learn here.
Tama made lunch and we all sat down for a chat and to talk about some jobs for the next few days.
I spent the afternoon cutting apples and stewing them for freezing, while Simon set up our swag.
Weather looks like rain over the next few days.
Night Folks
Susan
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