Monday 8th December 2025

Monday 8^th December

SHE SAID:

Crazy me wanted to drive 250km north in search of a final orchid for the year for me, & hopefully, if we find it, a new one for me! Now that would be COOL.

As the cricket ended yesterday Geoff said he’d come along too.

I packed the flask, morning tea, & lunch, knowing it would probably be most of the day! I was super happy to find the target, the Sandplain Duck. They obviously like the heat, as it was already 30C+ when we arrived around 11am.

I was also surprised at the number of wildflowers still flowering, lots of different types & colours, it was lovely.

Target found - Sandplain Duck

Lots of colour in the heath areas 

HE SAID:

Varena was very happy to find the new orchid on our 500km trip today. It was an easy drive, though long, but there was cold beer in the fridge, and I had not missed any of the cricket, so all’s well.