The town with two names

Wagga Wagga, a small country town known for being a country town.  The 5 hour drive took me due west along the rolling hills and big skies.  Some of my housemates once called Wagga home, and it was a sort of house trip to see what the country would be like.  Well the sights and land marks of Wagga were a surprise to all the non-natives (myself included of course).  Well, the first day consisted of a visit to the zoo. There were birds and llamas and some other animals I can't remember.  The quality of the zoo can't comapre to the price.. FREE>YEAH BUDDY.. free zoo = awesome..  After the zoo, we headed out for some grub and checked out the downtown that Wagga has to offer.  Well, the 4 or 5 blocks that in consisted of was very stereotypical small town vibe.  Small stores lined the streets selling small town stuff: baked goods, plants and poetry.  Trees lined the sidewalks with outstretched branches (which will turn into a grand canopy in 10 or 15 years).  Though I think the most astonishing this was the width of the streets and sidewalks.  The sidewalks were MASSIVE, I think they were made for elephants.  The roads were abnormally sized as well.  you could probably drive 3 hummers side by side with the doors open. Well enough about the downtown, I think the best part of the trip was casa de o'connor.  Yep, we stayed at the childhood home of our housemates.  I was a quaint home powered by fireplaces and sweeping country sides.  Well we got cleaned up and hit the town!

The next morning started with a crisp air and hearty breakfast.  Bacon, eggs, toast on the patio in the garden.  yep pretty sweet.  As some of the crew had a slower start, a couple of us when on a hike up the hill collecting almonds along the way.  Just up the road and through the fields landed us on these rocks with a scenic view of rolling hills, collecting almonds along the way.  A pack of kangaroos hopped away in the distance.  We could see them disappear and reappear in the tall grass, hopping gracefully away.  Near the house, we checked out an old abandoned hall.  pretty neat, complete with broken piano and picture of the queen.   

Later we headed to the local licorice/ chocolate factory.  Deliciousness were had by all.  They also had iced chocolate... yep, the opposite of hot chocolate... this ain't chocolate milk or a shake, but it was pretty damn good.  The vibe was also pretty relaxed and chill, good way to spend the afternoon.  Rustic.. i think that's the word i'd use to describe this place.  Well the night was spent around home cooked meals, good friends and a roaring camp fire.  Good thing about a country town, it's like a pseudo-camping.  Following morning, we headed on back, though there was one theme that appeared all weekend.  Hashbrowns.  For a trip grand total, we must have put away 20+ mashed potato products.  delicious? yes  overdose? debatable.