Yarra Valley Day Trip

We planned to make a trip to Yarra Valley over the Easter long weekend for a little getaway. Seems like the whole of Melbourne was heading that way too! OMG! The city and suburban roads were completely empty, but there was a jam heading to Yarra Valley!! I almost couldn't believe my eyes! It was busier than the ski season. Almost bumper to bumper.... but I guess, the consolation was, we were still travelling at a decent speed...

Thank God the view was worth it :) and the drive wasn't too longggg.. tee hee hee. 

We finally got to Chateau Yering, where Jon booked lunch for us, and also to celebrate his mom's belated birthday. 

The weather, fortunately, was kind to us when we arrived. It was raining minutes before, but the sun came out for a little peek when we got there :) 

We headed into the restaurant, and was directed to the lounge for a seat, while waiting to be seated at the main dining hall :) Such a quaint little place, with red wood decor and a beautiful fireplace. Very vintage.

Happy and beaming after more than 30 years of marriage... 

Thank you for booking lunch and driving us there :) *muah*

The food was pretty good too :) My scallops with pastries entree was yummilicious~! :P MmMm mMmMmM....

Jon's main was really good too. He ordered some lamb dish with peas. It was really tender and juicy. I don't quite remember the full name of the dish, but it was pretty yummy!

 

Such pretty autumn colours :) I will always love autumn because of this. 

After lunch, we headed over to the cellar door for some wine tasting... and a walkabout to burn off the calories we've just piled on. 

Yering Station is pretty, ain't it?? It's such a massive place!! It was full house that day we went though, cause I guess everyone wanted a short escape from the big smog :)

Jon found a little water feature with some coins in it, and got a tad excited :P There was a notice saying that all the money in there will be donated to the leukaemia foundation at the Royal Children's Hospital, so he wanted to play his part as well...

He got some coins out of his pocket, and starting throwing coins into it, the Trevi Fountain style! hehehe... Coin on the right hand, over the left shoulder, and make a wish!! :) Can you spot the coin??

I had a good time that day, just having a chilled day... and enjoying the long Easter weekend :) Nothing too fancy, just some family and friends time. 

I hope you guys had a good Easter too. That's if anyone's still reading... after not having updates for so long :( Oopss!

More updates soon :) I'm trying to revive my blogging mojo that has been missing for more than a month or so... hahaha.