After we left Rocky Station on Sunday we were heading to Charlotte Plains. I was really excited about the farm stay, because I only heard the best of it. Robyn and Reid, the station owners, showed us places where a huge variety of wild flowers grow. We stopped at a bore for lunch surrounded by emus and a great scenery. Their property is huge and really magnificent. They have sheep, cattle, horses and lots of other wildlife.
When we arrived at their homestead two german girls, Louisa and Simone, were already expecting us. Five puppies were running into us and wanted to be cuddled non-stop. But we also had to take care of two little lambs, Maggie and Rose, which the girls have to feed until they are grown up. I forgot to mention Matilda, “the house sheep”. The puppies are chasing her most of the time. It is really funny to watch. Poor Matilda.We took a dip in the pool and got ready for dinner. After dinner we went to our accommodation and had a camp fire with some stickbread under the star filled sky including a couple of shooting stars.
The next morning after breakfast we went to the shearing shed and Jack’s Hut and Robyn told us a lot about the history of Charlotte Plains, which was originally called Turnworth. On our way we saw a lot of kangaroos, emus and camels. Yeah, camels. If I hadn’t seen them myself, I would not believe it. But the camels are really living on their property. A guy named Willie, who stayed in Jack’s Hut, was famous all over Australia because of his camel tours he used to make.
I couldn’t wait to get to the Natural Artesian Spa. The bore head is really hot, but once you are in the water, you get used to it very quickly. It was really relaxing and calm. I should get an weekly appointment.
Back at the homestead, Robyn showed us the house where she used to live in when she was a child. The house is filled with historical stuff like beautiful black and white photographs, pretty dresses, dolls, a gramophone and antique suitcases. Just to mention a few things. It was like a flashback to the past.
I can’t wait to come back to Charlotte Plains to learn more about the history and get a nice treatment in the bore again!
Yee thats is a wonderfull place to be. Robyn and Reid are very kindly people.
ReplyDeleteWe did enjoy the days there we were at the Station and could had a look at sheepshore. Robyn told us many good story's at homestead.
Please give Greatings to there both and to Pietra too. It's was a nice time at Cunnamulla.
We will come back and spend more time at this aerea.
Please give our greatings to Pietra, Rubyn and Reid.