Eildon is lovely. Small, country-like, and did I mention, small. Not a lot to do, not a lot to see, beyond the natural beauty that surrounds you...and thus living alone can be awfully lonesome.
My first 2 weeks in Eildon back in February, I "lived" at the Golden Trout Hotel/Motel. I think the name says it all...not ideal at all, especially since the room lacked a place to cook and any feeling of home.
After that, I moved to a little cabin along the Goulburn River, just outside town. The cabin was being rented out by a mate of a mate of mine. The renter didn't really live there though (just needed a place in case of being called out by the DSE) so he was happy to let me stay there for a fraction of the price I was paying at the hotel. It had a kitchen, so it was an easy decision to give it a go. In the long run it was still just as lonely, if not even more so living out there - as it isolated me from the city center, and made my commute to work twice as long...
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| our home, with views of the pondage |
Luckily though for me, I make my bed daily...After just having moved into the cabin, a new co-worker (and now dear mate), Amber, asked if I was still looking for a room. She said she just moved into a new house with her partner, and would be happy to show me it, in case I was interested in moving in with them.
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| the roses around the house ALWAYS were lovely smelling |
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| The perfect spot to chill after a long day at work... |
Upon looking at it - I was sure I wanted to move in. It was the nicest house in Eildon and was not only close to the city center, but practically next door to a few other mates' of mine and it was only a short distance around the pondage to work. I was sold based on the location and on the idea of having roommates. Amber was sold on me moving in because I confessed that I make my bed daily...
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| My amazing flatmates, Amber & Bea (obviously they're very serious people) |
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| Bea & Amber, at Amber's Birthday Party - an absolute blast! |
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| Amber & I. I think she was a better cook, but I always had the bigger appetite! |
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| Amber & Mesha ( it was great to be able to take the piss out of her & still get along!) |
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| Mesha enlightening the Palm, with S'mores... two thumbs up |
Just like that I was in, and from there grew we grew not only into being great flatmates, but great mates...I am lucky that Amber picked me to move in and treasure the time I spent with her and Bea. They are two of the most caring and compassionate people I know. Many laughs, meals, and memories were shared at 24 S. Crescent, and of course in our BIG BACKYARD. I will miss these girls heaps...until we meet again (perhaps in Oregano, or perhaps somewhere else...) But again, for sure.
Other mates at the house included frequent visits from the animal world. Birds, Spiders, and Roos alike joined is in the backyard which we were happy to share.
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| Just loved this! Wild Parrots viewed fro our kitchen!!! |
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| Backyard buddies often included birds... |
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| Our mates, Charlie & Johnny |
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| Amber's Kookaburra, Kooky loved her... |
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| Cockatoo came in flocks, and could be heard on the roof often. |
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| A Huntsman Spider & a snail...I wonder who won? |
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