The Shakedown Cruise
For the requisite shakedown cruise we drove to Daylesford, a charming little town about 110km northwest of Melbourne. It’s especially pretty with its well-kept Victorian architecture and hilly surroundings. With the onset of the rainy winter season it’s grassy meadows have greened up and a few trees retained a bit of autumn color. This is spa and wine country, with hospitable lodging and famed dining options. Naturally, the residents sport a genteel nature and the shops on the high street are…