Three guesses for regular readers should be more than sufficient to figure out where today's adventure took us. We did add a novel element, however, by traveling to and from stations to which I have never been on the previous seven journeys. The weather was nearly perfect as the heat made the forest breezes delightfully refreshing, and also helped to justify two separate stops for cool treats along the way.
When our conductor heard that I escort all of our overseas visitors for a ride on Melbourne's beloved steam train, he presented me with an award of appreciation.
. . . but you are allowed to sit and dangle various body parts! Only in Australia . . . We nearly lost James here:
I'll end with two of the several hundred volunteers that delight in making the Puffing Billy a wonderful experience for tourists and locals alike.
Thanks to Amy Smith for several photos in today's post.
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