An interesting toilet break, Tintinara
No Comments »1st March, 2010; Category: General
Information Centre and Art Gallery, Tintinara
Tintinara in the upper south east of South Australia is a delightful rural centre. As the sign on the information centre (photo above) indicates, this is the heart of national parks in the region. On my recent visit I spent some time exploring the town. This was deliberate as I had the time to do it. Normally we just drive straight through on our way elsewhere.
If you look carefully at the building shown above (click on the photo to enlarge the image) you can see that the locals have an interesting sense of humour. An artist has painted a couple sitting there waiting for the train. The building now used as the information centre and craft gallery used to serve as the town’s railway station. The trains to Melbourne and Adelaide still pass through here but the passenger service is very limited.
In the park a few metres away are some public toilets. The same artist has been at work here too.
Artwork on toilet wall, Tintinara, SE South Australia
I wonder if you can guess which way to go to the men’s toilets, and where the ladies’ toilets are located. I took some close up photos to help you. If you’re still not sure, click on the photos to enlarge the image and look for the standardised toilet symbol sticker on the wall above the figures.
Artwork on toilet wall, Tintinara, SE South Australia
Artwork on toilet wall, Tintinara, SE South Australia
Scenes of Pinnaroo, South Australia
Hotel in Pinnaroo, South Australia
When I visited Pinnaroo in eastern South Australia recently I realised I had never actually driven into the the town, nor had a good look around. Normally we have just driven past without stopping; the main road by-passes most of the town. I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised.
Pinnaroo appears to be a vibrant rural town with many fine facilities and a good feel about it. I did stop for a morning tea treat from the local bakery. Outlets like this in country towns in Australia are always worth checking out. I was not disappointed; my chocolate coated donut was delicious.
Just like so many country towns in Australia, Pinnaroo boasts several beautiful buildings, including the two pubs shown on this post. I didn’t have the time nor the inclination to test out what they were like inside. Knowing the kind of hospitality such towns exude in abundance, I’m sure I would have been made most welcome.
Hotel in Pinnaroo, South Australia
Christmas Greetings
No Comments »25th December, 2009; Category: General
Laughing Kookaburras
Christmas greetings to all of my loyal readers. I hope that you have a wonderful day.
May you also have a great New Year and I look forward to sharing more photos and accounts of my travels in the coming year.
Eden, south coast of New South Wales
ANZAC DAY
No Comments »25th April, 2009; Category: General
War Memorial, Mt Macedon, Victoria
Today is Australia’s most sacred non-religious day: ANZAC DAY.
On this day we remember those who served our nation in the theatres of war.
For my special tribute please go to my writing blog.
Happy Birthday to this blog
No Comments »6th March, 2009; Category: General
Trevor’s Travels is three years old today.
Over the last three years I have posted well over 500 articles about places I’ve been. Most of these feature photos as well.
I have covered many parts of Australia as well as holidays to Thailand and trekking in Nepal.
For new readers, here is a short list of links to special features on this blog.
- Travels in Nepal – many posts relating my experiences while trekking in Nepal.
- Travels in Thailand
- Visits to National Parks
- Travels in New South Wales
- Travels in Victoria
- Archives – a complete list of every article to appear on this blog.
Ama Dablam, Nepal