more than a shop

On November 10, 2017 By Denis1950In architecture, Australian History, Country Victoria

journey break

coffee scones and peace

recharging

Whenever we travel to Bendigo The Merchant of Malmsbury is where we break the journey. Len has made this wonderful place his business for travellers like us to stop off and enjoy coffee and home made scones, jam and cream in the garden. His shop is crammed with interesting curios and his own brilliant photography artwork. In another life Len once worked in a Melbourne drafting office which he shared with an Afghan Hound. Hence there was always a warm welcome for Charlie and now Maggie. There is some fascinating historic C19th architecture including The Merchant’s in this small village. The Botanic gardens are also historically significant. Malmsbury is a lovely place to escape the monotony of the Calder Freeway.

This is my contribution to the one a week Photo Challenge and this week for number 44 the challenge is SHOP . For this years 52 weekly challenges planned by Cathy and Sandra visit Cathy’s blog at https://nanacathydotcom.wordpress.com/one-a-week-photo-challenge-2017/

15 thoughts on “more than a shop”

niasunset

What a nice stop there, I imagine now 🙂 Thank you dear Denis, Love, nia

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November 10, 2017 at 8:20 am Reply
1. Denis1950
  
  Thanks Nia. This little village is off the freeway and very peaceful.
  
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  November 11, 2017 at 4:08 am Reply
Annette Rochelle Aben

Ooh, a curiosity shoppe with good food and drink… someplace I would enjoy

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November 10, 2017 at 5:22 pm Reply
1. Denis1950
  
  It is a fascinating place Annette.
  
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  November 11, 2017 at 4:09 am Reply
nanacathy2

My kind of shop, lovely. I ike the way the prompts lead to stories as well as photos.

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November 10, 2017 at 6:50 pm Reply
1. Denis1950
  
  Thanks Cathy. The shop is very enticing. That style was always my intention. Image/haiku/story.
  
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  November 11, 2017 at 4:11 am Reply
magarisa

Sounds like a delightful place.

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November 11, 2017 at 8:15 am Reply
1. Denis1950
  
  Thanks Magarisa, it certainly is.
  
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  November 12, 2017 at 3:58 am Reply
whippetwisdom

It is so nice to discover these places and the Afghan hound connection makes it extra special – lovely images and words Denis ☺

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November 11, 2017 at 12:31 pm Reply
1. Denis1950
  
  Thanks Xenia, we keep meeting people with Afghan stories on our journeys, the common factor is the travelling Afghan with us of course.
  
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  November 12, 2017 at 3:56 am Reply
Janice

Enjoyed your haiku and story of one of your favourite stops and friend there. Those coffee scones sound great.

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November 11, 2017 at 1:33 pm Reply
1. Denis1950
  
  Thanks Janice. We never know if Len will be open or off on another Photographic journey, he is a free spirit.
  
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  November 12, 2017 at 3:50 am Reply
jazzytower

Looks peaceful and quiet, how are you Denis☺

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November 12, 2017 at 6:46 pm Reply
1. Denis1950
  
  IT is Pat and we always linger there under the trees with our coffee and scones. I’m OK but my Blog site has done some strange disconnections lately. I still get some of your posts that will not open.
  
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  November 13, 2017 at 4:51 am Reply
  1. jazzytower
    
    I have trouble this end too, I will post with a picture and the pic will dissappear. Who knows what’s going on with wordpress.
    
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    November 13, 2017 at 8:50 am Reply