Today we decided to visit the local markets at Rylstone, and the lolly shop there. We found the markets were OK, but very small, we were expecting a much larger market with 50 or so stalls, where as found 15-20 stalls. Anyway did find some yummy Lemon butter, and Pickle. Also a some lovely fresh bread (still warm) cooked in a woodfired oven, yum! The lolly shop was a bit of a let down as really just a nic nak shop, with a few lollies, but we still managed to find some sweets we liked.

Back in the car and up to Gulgong, which meant driving back via Mudgee. We also visirewd the Windamere Dam, which as built in 1984 to provide water for Stock, irrigation, and the local towns. We had to laugh though the dam water was currently undrinkable due to Blue Algae in the water, so the water can not be used! Also interesting to see how low the dam was, at about only 60% full, and as it was a newish dam there were heaps of dead trees still showing from the water.

Back at Gulgong, there was the Henry Lawson Museum, which had heaps of interesting information about this famous writer. Not much of interest for the kids, much more an adult display. Had a bit of a look around the town as it has many heritage buildings. addtionally some of the buildings were used in the picture on the $10 note.

On the footpaths here they had many of the symbols used by the Swagmen, or transisent workers, which they would draw in the ground outside a house. They may leave a message for other saying, good work here, or dangerous people do not enter. This way they could tell information or warn other travellers.

Bac to the van in Mudgee for Charlotte to cook dinner, yum!