Tentatively decided to make for Bemm River, a secluded little settlement close to the coast. Ended up at Marlo on the mouth of the Snowy River!
The bushfires that so badly affected Mallacoota in late 2019 were evidently much more widespread than the Prop had appreciated. Nearly the whole of the land visible from the road between Mallacoota and Bemm River (about 50 or 60 kilometres) was razed.
The Prop means no disrespect to the good folk of Bemm River but on a misty day on which the sun tried valiantly, but unsuccessfully, to cast the odd shadow or two, Bemm River was always unlikely to look that impressive - despite the rare marsupial wildlife trifecta as one approaches.
Probably quite unfairly the Prop has taken to referring to Bemm River as "Bumm River" partly because of its uninspiring appearance today and partly because accommodation at the Bumm River Hotel could only be had if we were to stay for a minimum of two nights!
Decided to press on to Marlo via the Old Coast Road.
Marlo stands at the mouth of the Snowy River - from where "The Man From Snowy River" came and where, in the 1950's and 1960's, boatloads of European migrants to Australia built the Snowy River hydro electric scheme.
(To hear Jack Thompson read the poem copy and paste the following link:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfsa.gov.au%2F&source_ve_path=MTY0OTksMjg2NjQsMTY0NTA2&feature=emb_share&v=4464QnweNhA)
Had dinner at the Marlo Hotel. A fine old timber building with a surprisingly good bistro.
Perfick!
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Very good. I recently dashed across from near the Malla to Marlo, and have stayed in the caravan park at Marlo, and dined and refreshed myself at the wooden hotel you mention. I concur, it is an excellent stop along the way. From there, toward Melbourne and on to Geelong for the ship to Devonport, the towns get more industrial, less attractive. I did stay at Lakes Entrance a couple of months ago, and there is a lot to choose from, but generally nothing startling. The Pub (the Central) was just that, and convenient, easy parking, and good food etc. Just across the road from the boardwalk through town. Recommended. As you would say 'perfick'.
Today, v windy in Hobart, and the sun is bright.
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