Easter

I hope everyone had a great easter, no matter how you celebrated. For me, easter is a chance for my mum and I to get out of the city, and head back up to Beechworth for a few days. The only downside was coming down with a cropper of a headcold on Thursday, so I've snuffled and sneezed my way through the entire holiday. I'm sure I'll be back to full health just in time to go back to work...

It was interesting to see Beechworth for the first time since the February fires. While one of the fires was called the "Beechworth Fire", it didn't get into the actual town, but got within a couple of kilometers. The road into Beechworth was shocking to see; all the black trunks, and complete lack of any undergrowth. It was nice to see that many of the gum trees have already sprouted new growth, but the fire was so hot that many trees won't recover. I didn't stop to take photos (doesn't feel right), but there are a couple of blurry shots taken from the car. The lack of green makes it feel like you are driving through an old sepia coloured film...

A friend visiting from Canada joined us for a couple of days, so we make a visit to a couple of wineries...

And I did a bit of crafty shopping; there is a shop in Beechworth called The Ardent Alpaca, which has the most beautiful wool. I picked up some pure baby alpaca wool in a lovely lilac/mauve colour, which is destined for a scarf (the only thing I can actually knit).

But first I've got to finish the one I'm working on. Also alpaca, but with a bit of silk, and its a lovely two-toned wool.

Last, but certainly not least...I had my first visit with baby Noah last week, and he is a sweety! Such a relaxed bub.