WEATHER: Crisp and cool. Sunny. Highs in 40s
Today's big event was Seiously Shiraz, a wine-tasting in Ballarat.
First up was Ballarat's visitor center to collect information (and discount coupon!) about Sovereign Hill where we hope to visit next week. A nice lady helped us, then asked where we are from. The usual....."Canadian"? We explained that we are from a border state. She said that she is always hesitant to ask if people are from the USA. She said Canadians get upset if they are mistaken for Americans. Americans, however, don't mind being considered Canadians. Interesting......
We had lunch in an Irish pub, then walked around town. The Winterlude Festival is going on this month, something like Christmas in July.
We watched ice-skaters in a temporary rink.
Then, on to the wine tasting. It was held in the historic Miners' Exchange building. 
There were about 30 wineries there, from wine regions we have visited,,,,,the Grampians area and the Pyrenees foothills. Nice to recognize some of the owners and winemakers. It was fun chatting with them. We tasted some excellent Shiraz, the most famous wine in this area. There were a few whites and Cabernet Sauvignons, too. We bought a snack of French bread with pate. Yummy!
What a pleasant afternoon! Then, back home before dark.
DINNER: Pistachio-encrusted lamb burgers. Very good. It was a recipe that I have been wanting to try.
Not sure if it's a Canadian inferiority complex or a superiority one.
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