Delegate was a candidate place for the Capital, which ended up being Canberra. I suspect it didn’t take long to be ruled out. Though what might the 250 or 425 residents have thought had it won. Population estimates vary.
It’s a small watering hole. Water is non potable due to water table and farm contamination. Future growth might be a challenge. Makes you appreciate more the daily convenience we take for granted.
The route was one country road. Empty and a wonderful surface. Dense lush green forest with the sound effects of cicadas kept the senses occupied. Hills kept the lungs pumping. Only a few homesteads along the way.
We’ve just crossed into New South Wales. Thankfully named before North Wales had a chance to winge about Cardiff bias, or the Welsh Language police got to work. All Captain Cook’s doing apparently. Diolch.
Travelling reflections 