October 9 - Museum of Interesting Things

Did you know Russell Crowe owns a museum? Neither did we. He lives in our area and owns a pub and museum about 1 1/2 hrs from here in Nymboida. We took a drive out to see his place and enjoy the countryside, or as the Aussies call it, the bush.

Nymboida is a beautiful setting northwest from here, with a river flowing by. In the summer you can rent a tube and PFD and float the river - but it' more like a water park float, so you have to be prepared for action! Next to the river is his historic pub and museum. Next to that, well there isn't much next to that but more bush!

The museum is a barn out back with some of Crowe's collectibles, including costumes from some of his movies, like Gladiator. Antique motorcycles, gold records from Cash and others, replicas of stage coaches, and early domestic items and tools are on display. It's a hodge podge of things, but fun anyway. Aaron and Pat, being the movie buffs they are, could share bits and pieces from the different movies represented.

Late that night was a Fishing Trip. Graeme took Pat and Aaron out, but no luck. No one seemed too disappointed, though. I'm learning that's okay with them!

Jolyn and I enjoyed a cozy evening at home reading and talking until late. The only thing missing was a couple of quarts of Haagan Daz! Next time, Jolyn!