Easter Saturday, 2024. A drive from Tumbarrumba to Khancoban with the return leg via the Swampy Plains Road to Cabramurra.
It has been years since my wife had been to Cabra; she had lived there in happier times with her parents. A lot has changed on top of the mountain. The town was decimated by fire and there wasn't much left that was familiar to Prue. A few photos from the lookout. A moment of reflection on the absent years. A quick toilet stop. A walk to a mystery memorial (grave?).
A quick walk around the Community Hall precinct prior to our departure. Peering through windows at empty hallways. And, following a gentleman in through some doors that led to Bristo 1488.
An order of 2 toasted chicken Ceasar sandwiches. 2 Bundaberg softdrinks. A pleasant conversation with a young guy behind the counter about out T-shirts (David Bowie, Ministry of Sound).
And behold the sandwiches appeared before us. Wow.
They were absolutely awesome! A side of chips to accompany.
After a day of avoiding speeding oncoming Hiluxes in the middle of the road on blind bends and almost t-boning a motorcyclist and passenger who pulled out in front of us as we crossed the Tooma dam wall, the break was much needed.... and the food was without fault.
We finished off with a conversation with the young guy about his drive back to Jindabyne ("Jindy" as he called it), wished him well and began our drive back to Tumbarumba, satisfied with the meal and the pleasant experience at Bistro 1488 that punctuated our drive over the Snowy Mountains.
Cheers, Chris and Prue from Tumba. read more
