The hotel bookings have been made.
Our bags have been packed.
Various CDs have been chosen to accompany us - Rameau, d'Argincourt, and Telemann among others.
And the hamper is ready to receive the various provisions that will accompany us for the first leg of the journey.
All that remains is for us to awake bright and early tomorrow morning, get ready and then we are off!
Where to?
A six day motoring holiday into the heart of Germany.
In the interim I thought I would post this photograph. I took it somewhere on the road between Bendigo and Daylesford, in country Victoria, when we were back there during June and July.
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| This photograph was taken by Kirk Dale |
I have no idea what this little cottage was originally It looks to be abandoned but with its red brick walls it stood out bravely among the various wintry greens, greys and browns of the surrounding countryside.
Have a wonderful trip Kirk and AGA, and come back refreshed with lots of stories and interesting photos. Hope that the weather is kind to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rosemary. I certainly hope that the weather will be kind. Mind you, i've packed wellingtons just in case!
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Dear Kirk
ReplyDeleteWishing you a joyful trip. I love motoring tours and picnic baskets.
Your photo of the red brick house invites curiosity
Helen
Dear Helen,
DeleteThank you for your kind wishes. In one hour we will be off. This is always an exciting aspect to holidays: anticipation!
I agree with you about the house. If it hadn't bern for a fence and a river inbetween us, i would have gone and had a bit of an explore!
Kirk
Whenever I see a building like this I always say, "That's my next house." Seriously, I can see what attracted you to this. Although it is diminutive in size, it is interesting to see with what care it was built--the stone foundation, the chimney, the pleasing proportions. It also has the pleasant patina of age--were it in America, I would guess late 1800's, partly from the one-over-one window, but I would like to get a closer look.
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PS It looks like the little red houses that come with Monopoly games.
Dear Parnassus,
DeleteI agree with you that the house is probably late 1800s. The interesting thing is that it is built of brick rather than wood. This is unusual and makes me wonder why.
I would like to explore it and find out more. Maybe one day . . It certainly is in a lovely setting!
Kirk
Lovely photo, Kirk! Enjoy your holiday. We look forward to hearing all about your trip ~ Cheers, Loi
ReplyDeletegoody - just in the mood for a vicarious 6 day drive through Germany.
ReplyDeleteKirk, I hope you and AGA enjoy your holiday. The little red house is charming - I'd love a little structure like that in my back yard to use as an office, or maybe just to have lunch.
ReplyDeleteBon Voyage, Kirk! I can't wait to read all of the details of your adventure... Cheers, Erika
ReplyDeleteYou know, Kirk, there's nothing more I like than these abandoned farm-houses set in rolling hills. I'd move in there now. I wouldn't need a stove or a fridge, let alone an air-conditioner or a flat-screen TV. Zara and I would be perfectly happy hunting for rabbits and sipping out of streams.
ReplyDeleteLet us know about Mitteldeutschland, ja?
Thanks for stopping by to say Hello Kirk. Hope you have a super time, nothing better than selecting your own personal soundtrack to accompany a driving adventure.
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