Wangaratta 2 - 6 Nov 2007

Leaving home was hectic! We decided to stay the night in the motorhome at home and head straight to Wangaratta in one day to be there on time for the start of the Jazz and Blues Festival. Very long drive - about 8 hours. We caught up with our travelling friends John and Robyn that evening and they provided a very welcome meal. Into the music! It is always hard to pick the best music as there are so many 1st class local and international acts to listen to. Enjoyed listening to Ian Date, George Washingmachine, Jim Conway, Ian Cunningham, Harper, Lily Dior, as well as international acts such as Judy Carmichael, Julien Wilson, Alan Brown, Jody Williams and Hamilton Loomis.
The weather was cold and grey, raining on and off most days! The sun shone for a day so we headed out to Baileys Winery and Milawa Cheese Factory to listen to jazz and blues with Robyn and John. Melbourne Cup Day was spectacular - sunny weather and lots of fun, as we went out to the Wangaratta Races. Peter again backed an outsider for a spectacular win. We parked in the bushy car park next to a little river and enjoyed Robyn and John’s company until dusk! Overnight the frogs made a big chorus that was soothing and reminded us why we like to camp out.