No big trips anywhere since last year’s big money gobbling overseas adventure!

I’m just enjoying our local peninsula and stumbled upon some quaint stores, trains, and a nice beach view in our walk.

A steam train …. Just happened to be at the right place at right moment.

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Then later in a walk near beach….

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And a quaint Olden style 2nd hand/used book store….on the esplanade….almost invisible…
I felt like I stepped back in time….

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Other stuff in old book store…

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Interesting plants people have outside their fence on the esplanade.

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It was my son’s birthday so we went to a French restaurant! Since I never went to one in Paris  ::)

Nothing like tapping into a cream brûlée

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It was expensive but nice as a one of to spoil ourselves!
I had duck … was cooked so beautiful!!!
And of course, authentic “French fries”  ;D

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After restaurant, went to a little classy quaint gin/whisky pub….
Had a very nice ambient classy atmosphere.

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Look at the unique decor….all empty frames painted gold!
Looked good!

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Sophia wrote on Nov 10^th, 2025 at 5:20pm:

It was my son’s birthday so we went to a French restaurant! Since I never went to one in Paris  ::) Nothing like tapping into a cream brûlée

My wife makes a version of it that uses a large cast iron pot. The caramel sets on the bottom and you have to scoop it out with a large spoon so you don't get the cracking. But it's worth is because I get a few days out of one pot ........but only because i limit myself.

Good pics Sophia.
Victoria has a lot to offer.

I was driving around Ireland last month. Lovely. Made me think of driving around country NSW/Vic.
Drove to Victoria from Sydney last week for an ADF event. Better. Good different.

Beautiful countryside, great people.

Sophia wrote on Nov 10^th, 2025 at 5:20pm:

It was my son’s birthday so we went to a French restaurant! Since I never went to one in Paris  ::) Nothing like tapping into a cream brûlée

I agree! Mix of smooth rich custard and crunchy toffee crust. Yum!