The Grampians and the Silo Art Trail

The Grampians

Our dash inland and off the coast was in hopes we would find better weather.  We did not.  In fact, we arrived in the Grampians under misty rain.  It was disappointing, to say the least.  The sandstone mountains surrounded us and hiking trails were in every direction.  But the rain and cold continued to pursue us.  In fact, we were so engulfed in heavy clouds that we couldn't even take photos of these beautiful mountains.

Considered a tourist destination, we drove into Halls Gap, not knowing what to do next.  The weather forecast included ice… and maybe snow at higher elevations.  We made an executive decision.  We found a motel and checked in.

I admit, our evening was wonderful.  The motel owner gave us a two-bedroom suite for the night.  A family motel, he said it was his smallest room.  It even had a small kitchenette with microwave and fridge. The room was a bit old and dated, but it could have been the Taj Mahal as far as we were concerned.  I cooked in the camper, and we ate at an actual table. The showers were hot with unlimited time.  And, needless to say, the room came fully equipped with a flush dunny.  We felt pampered and privileged, indeed.

We awoke to a rainbow settling in over the Grampians.  

We also found a flock of galas, kangaroos grazing around the campervan, and emus walking through town. Unfortunately, the forecast predicted more rain for the next several days.

Feeling refreshed, we drove onward, seeking sun and a bit of warmth.  Along the way we discovered that we were on the Silo Art Trail.  It began as a small community project in Brim and grew into a 200 kilometer stretch of silo art linking the towns of Brim, Lascelles, Patchewollock, Rosebery, Rupanyup, and Sheep Hills.  

Not understanding the signs we were passing, we missed all but one of these amazing painted silos.  This one in Rosebery was painted by Melbourne artist Kaff-eine.  She painted the silos after traveling to the area and becoming acquainted with local families and farmers.  

Silo Artwork by Kaff-eine in Rosebery, Australia

We continue westward.  Our next destination is Australia’s famed Kangaroo Island.