PARKES DAY 3

Yesterday, as well as visiting that amazing Dish, on the way home, we stopped in at the Parkes Information Centre. 
We always make it a “must do” when we get to a new town, to visit these centres, 
as the people who work in these places are just so knowledgeable, and recommend what to see around the district. 

And I’m so pleased  we did. It was one of the best info centres we have been to on our travels. 

Apart from the “Elvis” influence…..(which is a bit of over-kill…for us)…





Even the poor Rhino copped it…..😂😂



But….then there was this, which is what it’s all about. History! 😊😊







Unfortunately, it wasn’t decorated inside, and I was dying to climb those stairs, but can fully understand why they were roped off as the place wasn’t manned. 

But….you did get to sit in the warmth, and watch a 15minute story on the life of this amazing man, Sir Henry Parkes, and take all the place in.  It was so interesting, even Ed sat there glued (which is no mean feat for someone that can’t sit still 😊) he even quoted facts after and enjoyed it as well…..





What a lovely man, and what he did for Australia, and particularly NSW was amazing. 
He was married 3 times and had 17 children. I have no idea where he found the time! 🤣🤣
Loved every minute of his life story. 




What a lovely tribute to a lovely man. I want to live in that house 😊❤️❤️

This is his second house in the Blue Mountains as it was before renovation in 1918. He bought 200 acres and built on it. Reading all about that place (on google) we now would love to go visit this beautiful part of NSW. Lots of history there as well as being his final resting place. (Travel as much as you can…..a quote from my Bertie, another lovely man❤️)




It was called  “Faulconbridge”…the view from his back veranda. ..and he named it after his Mum. 
I love reading these stories. Google has become my travel companion. 😊
Fascinating. 
  
Take care 🦋🦋

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