The first sector of today's Rally road run was get off the mainstream Federal Highway and head south from Goulburn, 68Kms (42 miles) down the eastern side of a very full, endorheic Lake George, where a slice of country tranquility was waiting for us during our first stop, in the tiny township of Bungendore.
(Above) l think this is a delightful photo of these two ladies standing alongside the Model A Fords on the Kings Highway in Braidwood.
Morning tea at Bungendore was delightful, the local community really spoiled us rotten. As the nominated Parking Marshall, l managed to marshal & park only ninety-one Model A Fords in the grounds of St.Phillips Anglican Church on Gibraltar Street, all too easy for me all dressed up in my Period Costume.
(Above) Braidwood turned on a very warm welcome for 2022 National Model A Ford rally.
After morning tea we departed Bungendore for sector number two, where we travelled a short 49Kms (30 miles) across to Braidwood where the town welcomed us with open arms. Braidwood is a heritage-listed town, renowned for its wide streets, colonial buildings brimming with antiques, cafes, specialty shops and more.
Braidwood is such a quaint town, all our vintage vehicles looked superb parked along the Kings Highway which is the main street of town, as you can see by my photographs.
(Above) Here you can sense the charm of Braidwood's main street and its abundance of heritage listed buildings which helps maintain its nineteenth century history.
The sun stuck its head out from the clouds for about 10-minutes & l managed to take some really nice photos. l was so lucky to get the photos l did.
First of all the weather was kind to us up until we departed Braidwood for the journey home to Goulburn at 2:00pm. It started to rain on the way home just after we left Braidwood, not too heavy though.
(Above) Local Braidwood buskers, looking the part and playing for change
By the time I arrived back into the 'Royal Merino Suite' at the Goulburn South Caravan Park, the rain had stopped, we were so lucky to get away with it.
l think the photo of the two ladies standing alongside the Model A Fords is pure gold, the photo of the local buskers is not too shabby either. I also like the cars parked in front of the Post Office.
(Above) Me, the best dressed Parking Marshall still on active duty. Directing cars for precision parking in Bungendore. Today, I safely marshalled & parked ninety-one vehicles. Photo: Anne Smith
On Friday morning, the last full day of the Rally, we will all form-up at Rally HQ, then proceed into town for a static Display Day in the Goulburn CBD on Montague Street from 10:00am until 1:00pm.
Friday evening continues with a Period Dress Gala Dinner in the Veolia Arena from 6:00pm. Then on Saturday morning we wrap up the 2022 National Rally with a Farewell Breakfast at Rally HQ at 8:00am.
(Above) Two Model A Fords parked in front of Braidwood's Post Office.
Then we all disperse & go our separate ways for another 2-years until the 28th Model A Ford National Rally to be held in Queensland in September, 2024.
The journey continues.
Warbo
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