Well you really can't go to Echuca and not go on a paddleboat... or can you??
Naaah... got to do it. Introducing the" Emmy Lou" we signed up for a two hour cruise with the most delicious lunch cooked on board. Yuuuuummmmm. This was THE boat used in "All the Rivers Run," that beautiful tv series, starring Jon English and Singrid Thornton, for those who don't remember.
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| Here she is all ready for us. |
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| This steam engine was all shiny and warm and had the most calming sound. |
This old paddle steamer was moored close to where we embarked and it used to travel up and down the Murray River with the preacher on board. It is still to this day recognised and registered as a "church" although sadly in a bit of disrepair.
look starboard
look out.....
where's Ellen?? oh there she is.
the captain was letting off a bit of steam
we even had a full bar on deck.
what a perfect day.
It was the most relaxing and calming way to view this magnificent river, the constant chug of the steam engine coupled with the rhythmic paddle wheels in the water was just delightful.
We spent the rest of the afternoon exploring this lovely little town of Echuca, then headed up on our motorbike to pick up our beloved bus... now fixed...woohooo, well that was another little expensive exercise ...oh well that's life on the road.
Till next time
love and kisses
from
Ellen and Michelle
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