After Andy’s morning daily homage to running was completed, we decided to take a short road trip to the Hinterland and a visit to Murwillumbah.

We’d been recommended to go on a Saturday as they had a flea market in Knox Park, along with Kat Harvey Cheese, selling the town famous cheese toasties.

Michelle was in her element and after wandering around a few stalls, she unearthed some real bargains and came away with a jump suit, dress, leather bag and belt.

We were really taken by the town and instantly felt welcomed. After a spot of retail therapy we found our way to Kat Harvey cheesier where we indulged in the finest cheese toastie – a real find.

The town had lots of character and Victorian & Edwardian buildings a plenty.

After relaxing for coffee at M-Arts Precinct, we moved on our road trip taking the tourist road to hamlets Crystal Creek & Chillingham and finally the quaint arts and crafts centre of Tyalgum.

What an amazing place, a real oasis within the hinterland of McPherson Range mountains. We walked up the Main Street, which comprised of only 7 shops/restaurants and reminded us of the tv show The Sullivan’s.

What a pleasure it was to walk in the shoes of the original 1870’s settlers who lived in these remote communities which have changed very little in the proceeding 150yrs.

After an hour spent in Tyalgum, we returned to ‘civilisation’ and the calm of our hotel pool and a couple more hours of sunshine and reading.

Being Saturday night we decided to venture to the hotel restaurant bar for drinks and reminisced about our travels over the last 15months since we left the UK. It’s been such an incredible experience and we have memories that will last a lifetime….

Tomorrow the plan is to enjoy the morning at the pool, before returning to the hinterland and a visit to Tumbulgum, a historic village awash with fishing and boating options.