Last Sunday was one of those glorious, sunny, clear-skied beautiful days that just make you want to play hookey.

So we did.

Loaded the dogs in the car, heading for Bendigo and the plant nurseries.

Stopped in Dunnolly for their monthly market - ran into some people who not only knew what sort of dog's Clancy and Jedda are - knows their wonderful breeder. True Australian Terrier lovers - knew all about them being German Shepherds that shrank in the wash before we even mentioned it. Meg got a huge fuss as well so all dog's very very happy with that outing. (Didn't stop Jedda whinging all the way to the next stop though).

Got distracted by a sign to Maldon.

Maldon was busy.

Got distracted by a sign for Castlemaine.

Got to Castlemaine a bit desperate for coffee and remembering a rather wonderful bookshop.

Before a stroll through the bookshop (and I will confess no books purchased..... it's okay, not mad, just distracted by dogs), we stopped for coffee and something to eat.

Quench in Castlemaine had a very extensive all day breakfast menu WITH GLUTEN FREE BREAD. YEAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

I had chilli poached eggs with TOAST - he had a fisherman's basket.

The dog's had a bit of everything.

Lovely outside table just up the road from the live music venue - sun shining, dogs begging food, Jedda whinging when everyone didn't stop to say hello.

Didn't get to Bendigo.

Back home just in time to do a few chook related chores, for Adam to help load a car on a trailer next door, and settle down for an evening in front of the fire.

Has to be said - Central Victoria is a really really good place to live.