Dee-touring down-under again: Good to be "home"

My long stay in America was punctuated by a funeral on the front end and casting a ballot on the tail end in my homestate of Colorado. I trust my presence (virtual and physical) made a difference at both.

Marvelous Melbourne looked very mellow upon my arrival, and it feels great to be home. But I didn't linger long, as was swept away for anti-jet lag mind and body relaxation therapies in delicious Daylesford. Thanks to Mackie for making my afternoon possible with Ann and her magic fingers and hot rocks.

Later, I discovered the new wine bar and had my prophetic photo taken out front. Good luck to former Tasswegian Tim and his partner Devon on their new endeavor with local and international wines. It's sure to become the epicentre for fine wine and food from the region. Soon you'll be able to book winery tours with them whilst sampling the local vintages, arranged by Schoffered Tours.

Everyone's personal detour or journey should include a stop in Daylesford; I'll be back in March for the annual ChillOut Festival, no worries!