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BEECHWORTH, BEES & HONEY.

Posted on by shaynna

On a quick trip back from Falls Creek last week we dropped in for lunch as my husband had to try the the pies from the famous pie bakery, he ate enough that bordered on embarassing!
Beechworth is a place I have wanted to visit for a long time and after our fleeting visit we are already planning a week there to discover the town and its surroundings.  I was able to drag my husband and his bloated belly from the pie shop to take a sneak peak at the famous (everything here is famous – see Ned Kelly), Beechworth Honey shop.


You can see live bees as they work in their hives, 
try skin care,
drink lemon drinks, 
and buy honey wax candles.

But of course the main thing is the honey, the huge amount of varieties is mind-blowing.  We tasted most types and came home with Creamed Honey and Orange Blossom.

It looks like the next trip wont be far away, as we need to replenish the honey jars pretty soon!

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BEECHWORTH, NED KELLY & BEN COUSINS – SUCH IS LIFE

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SUCH IS LIFE.
The famous words uttered by Ned Kelly as the noose was put around his neck just before he was hanged in Melbourne Goal.

Ned Kelly has a close association with Beechworth and its goals, he was first registered in their goals at the age of 16 and spent six months there.  His last stand was at Glenrowan in 1880 with his preliminary trial at Beechworth Courthouse (below) before being sent to Melbourne Criminal Courts.

This expression is uttered by some Australians but it’s most infamous outing since Ned Kelly was when Ben Cousins was picked up by police and his tattoo was ‘splashed’ across his stomach and every newspaper in the country.


It is such a strong expression and this statue of Ned Kelly shows how he ‘stands’ by his quote. 

I’m am sure Ned regrets getting caught so young and I regret on behalf of Ben Cousins how his tattoo ruined the perfect view of such a perfect six-pack.

Oh well, SUCH IS LIFE!
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BEECHWORTH’S FAMOUS PIE & LOLLY SHOPS

Posted on by shaynna

Everywhere you go in Beechworth it is famous for something. Honey & Ned Kelly are two well known features, but this day we came for the famous pies and lolly shop.

My husband had just competed at Falls Creek’s first Triathlon and after such a huge race he was ready to devour the whole shop.  Well, he came pretty close to it!

 
I settled for the petite Blueberry tart.
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The next stop was the lolly shop.  I cant show you any pictures from inside as no cameras were allowed but I was literally like a ‘kid in a lolly shop’ not knowing what to buy, taste or look at.

 There is such a huge selection it is overwhelming so give yourself time, and a big wad of money to get the most out of this shop.

By the way Steve can confirm the curry pie, steak pie and custard roll are worthy of any blue ribbon and I can confirm the blueberry tart was perfect.

Unlike my husband, one was enough for me!
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