Friday 17th January - Mansfield
It was a cold night last night. I had my electric blanket on for part of the night. No pint in getting cold. It was a pleasant day until the wild wind came through. It got down to 7.8 during the night and upto 31.6. Clive went to the information centre and took some photos. They have done it up really well. There is a stick tribute with pictures of people from the High Country. They also have a wool/felt mural on the wall there made by over 150 women in 1985 as part of Victoria's 150th celebration. The mural includes references to before white settlement, the picnic races, Haley's Comet, a tennis party in the early 19th century and many more snippets of the life and history of Mansfield. Also are hand drawn picture of Huts of the High Country, and framed originals can be yours for only $65.00 each. There is a drive we can do up to Mt. Buller and a visit to Criag's Hut, but it is fairly steep and windy drive - one that I think is too much for me.