The annual Cup Day walk this year was held at Wahgunyah, circling Lake Moodemere.
On a cold spring day, that provided many weather varieties in one day, we completed a loop walk of approx 12k from Pfeiffer Wines that took in the newish shared pathways along Anderson and McDonald Roads, before reaching the Murray Valley Highway and entering the Lake Moodemere Reserve.
A standing room only lunch, due to rain, was held at the reserve under a shelter located by the rowing club finish line, and after lunch we continued on the roads within the reserve towards the Murray River, which was looking magnificent, despite the weather.
On reaching the river side of Pfeiffer Wines we were in beautiful sunshine, and the entire group decided to continue on the shared pathway to Hynes, O’Donoghues and then Distillery Road to reach Pfeiffers.
Enroute, the sunshine disappeared and the clouds became larger, greyer more threatening and loud with thunder. However, with a varying amount of ‘caught in the rain’ the group reached Pfeiffer’s and enjoyed the shared afternoon tea with, you guessed it ‘Çup Cakes’, and lots of bubbles under the large verandah at the barrel and high tables.
Best Race Day Hats were won by Ninetta, with a floral design, and Alan with a feather design.
The odds were raised for having the cupcake with the winning horse skewered on the pastry, as many of the 15 attendees scored two chances to have the winner on their cupcake.
This years event was won by ‘Half Yours’, and yours truly, and she’s impressed that the jockey also won the Caulfield Cup, and has made the history books. Well done Jamie.
[Jeanettte]