Lakes Entrance

Boy  was it cold the first night in the caravan! Luckily we had electric blankets. We headed off and made our first stop at Bairnsdale where there is a world famous church which I am sure you have ALL heard about. St Mary's Church has frescoes painted all over the ceiling and top part of the walls. They were done by an Italian immigrant who wanted a change from pea picking 80 years ago. It's a bit of a shock when you walk in-paintings on every square centimeter. The main one over the altar depicts heaven, hell and purgatory and there are scenes showing Jesus' walk to Golgotha. While we were there a group of Asians came in, genuflected and knelt in solemn prayer. The idolatory was pretty confronting and makes you feel uneasy for sure.

Paynesville was gorgeous, a real boatie's paradise.Just the place for a group of friends to bring their boats for the summer and have the families relaxing on shore and at sea! How about it guys? On to Lakes Entrance and some nice scenery but more business like and serious marining. The caravan park had a pool, spa and sauna which we made the most of and heat pumps in the amenities block. Delicious! especially since it rained ALL day. We enjoyed a sermon on Timothy and Paul's advice to promote sound doctrine and plan to head for Eden tomorrow.

St Mary's Church, Bairnsdale

Bert is happy. He found Lakes Entrance!