Monday, April 2, 2007

Our Land


As mentioned before, our land is just under half an acre in the Dandenong Ranges. To us, this is one of the most beautiful areas of Australia and it is an absoloute pleasure to visit. The whole area is covered with a mature gum tree forest and lots of tree ferns.

We have great facilities too. There is a corner shop a comfortable walk away and a good primary school a few minutes further. A very short drive away is an indoor swimming pool and park with a stream and sports fields. These is also a shopping strip in Monbulk, just a little further on from the pool with a Safeway (Woolworths) supermarket, several banks. post office etc etc. The 8 minute drive to Belgrave shops also allows for a 55 minute train journey to the city.

Our road is a cul-de-sac thanks to a firegate at one end. It is a dirt road and doesn't see too many tourists (mostly those wo have got lost or were trying to find a shortcut). We are in a low frost, low fog area but still get enough cool weather to justify a cosy fire in winter. We have some great views across the valley to the other part of the mountain.

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