Monday 16 August 2010

16th August 2010–Booroobin (between Maleny and Woodford, QLD)

We had received an offer of a house-sit in Booroobin, and today was the day chosen to visit and get to know the owners (Pete & Viv) and their property and pets.  They have a wonderful 42 acre property, which is primarily bush and backs onto the Stanley River.  They have three horses (two are miniatures) and three dogs as well as lots of birds and other wildlife.  Pete took us on a trip down to the river in the ute.  It is a steep track with lots of lumps & bumps.  At the bottom of the track is a walking track to the river and the base of the falls, where there is a beautiful little pool.  It is quite deep in the middle, and apparently very cold because it doesn’t get a lot of sun.  Hmmm!

Pete & Viv cooked us a wonderful roast dinner in their wood-burner stove.  It was a great way to get to know each other, great food and the odd glass or two of wine.

The sit is for the second half of October, and we are both looking forward to it very much.  It is going to be a completely different experience.

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The home is entirely self sufficient in power and water.  If the solar does not generate quite enough, they have a generator to add the extra power.  The wood-burner stove is used not only for cooking, but also for hot-water.

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