Griffith Day 1

This morning we were up about 8.30, txt Simone for her birthday,   had a shower then breakfast.  We made a quick trip to the supermarket to pick up some last minute specials then back to the van.

Our first tour was at McWilliams Hanwood Estate at 11.45am. Arrived on time and met our guide Melinda.  We were the only two on the tour. Melinda gave us a reasonably comprehensive tour of the winery, explaining certain aspects of wine making in detail , along with some history of the company which made for a good tour. We then sampled some of the product then made a couple of purchases.  We even enjoyed a complimentary coffee.

This mural was in the tasting room

Our next tour was Catania Fruit Salad Farm not far away from McWilliams.  Catania Farms gives visitors an opportunity to visit a working mixed horticultural and viticulture farm growing many different fruits and nuts. There were jams, chutneys and preserves to taste and /or buy and numerous knic-knacks to buy.

Out next stop was the Codemo Smallgoods outlet. Here they produce salami, ham, bacon, devon and frankfurts by old traditional methods.  Made some purchases then on our way.

Our last stop was at Riverina Grove where there was another range of products to entice you. On our way back to the van we stopped in town so the "boss " could check out a few shops.  It was then back in the car and back to the van.  It's been a cold,  windy day today so once back at the van we turned the heater on.

We enjoyed another nice roast cooked on the baby Q, then it was telly then bed.