π¦πΊ Albury: A Half-Day Fairytale of Mist & Sunbeams
π«οΈ "Where morning fog clings to the Murray River like a shy lover" π Why Stop? 3.5hrs from Melbourne (perfect Sydney-roadtrip pitstop) π NSW/VIC border quirkiness β jump states in one step! Time-warp charm β 19th-century clocks still tick here β³ π Morning Magic π£ Mungabareena Reserve Dawn fishermen vs. pelicans stealing catches (they mocked me too π€) Meditation spot: Fog + sunrise over slow-moving waters π Albury Botanic Gardens June autumn leftovers β golden ginkgos & a 1850 sundial βοΈ π§ West Albury Wetlands "Where the river becomes a mirror" (but nope, no pelicans today) ποΈ Afternoon Stroll πΆβοΈ Albury City Walk European facades meet Aussie pubs Stumbled upon QEII Square festival: Live music + food stalls = pure joy πͺ βͺ The Old Bookham Church (en route to Canberra) Golden-hour stone walls + whispering eucalyptus = insta-perfection πΈ Secret: Itβs actually a historic hotel! (Google Maps reveal) π½οΈ Eat Like a Local π Thai Lotus Pumpkin curry = hug in a bowl π Prawn satay sticks = street food upgraded π§ Mr. Benedict Chicken & waffles with looong queues (worth it) "The eggs Benedict of the bush" π₯ #Albury #HiddenAustralia #RoadTripEats
