Oasis Run Old Government House 2011
On the coldest day of the year so far about a dozen cars assembled at Macca’s on
Woodville Road at Merrylands. After coffees and a good chin wag the convoy headed off
for Parramatta Park. As we were turning into Pitt Steet, Pam (my navigator & SWMBO)
starts shouting and jumping up and down. We just nearly ran over her sister and brother
in law who were taking their daily walk from their home at Rosehill. Talk about a small
world !
Parking at Parramatta Park is a serious problem and I was about 5 seconds away from
heading home when we found a parking spot. Everyone gathered in the court yard prior
to the guided tour which allowed us to take lots of outdoor photos as no photos were
permitted inside.
Like most historic sites it was very, very interesting. It is as always quite humbling to
walk in the footsteps of our forbearers. Lots of efforts have gone into the restoration and
there is lots more to follow. Following the guided tour which was well done we retired to
lunch at ‘Lachlans’ the on site restaurant. The meal was enjoyable and we had the room
to ourselves.
All in all another typical enjoyable run with friends with a similar interest. Many thanks
once more to Ted deLisa for his efforts in putting another memorable day together.
Pictures online at http://boatin.smugmug.com/Cars
Regards
John Kinnane
