Musing on what the shortest day had been like last year, I
checked in my photo diary. It was a cold and crisp Sunday,
unlike today, the leaves had not all fallen yet. Being partial
to a Sunday drive but preferring an outing with a goal . . .
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we took ourselves to Rockford's Winery in the Barossa Valley.
Rockfords still make traditional wine from non-irrigated grapes
pressed in large wooden open vats. The old buildings have been
restored and extended in the same manner and are always a joy
to visit. We aquired a few dozen bottles of their excellent produsce
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and headed home again through golden pastures dotted with
sheep,
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or not, enjoying the clear light and pleasant landscapes.
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Past vineyards and distant blue hills . . .
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and more of the same,
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until the thought of home and afternoon tea caused us to step on
the gas and move along at a rather brisker pace. It really was a
very satisfying outing.
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I have just noticed that in 2 years of blogging this is my 401st.
post! Thank you to all of you who have visited and I hope will
continue to do so. Your friendship and comments have definitely
enriched my life, as your prayers and good wishes have helped me
through some hard times.
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Thank you one and all my friends!
And a big thank you to the industrious MY WORLD Team for the
establishment and continuation of this delightful meme.
