Over 70s National Cricket Championships - Sunshine Coast - Day Two

Another beautiful day and we once again drove north of Mooloolaba to Yandina.

Our opposition on this second day of the championships was South Australia. Their captain, Alan Reid, had been a player in the recent Australian Over 70s team in England so it was a different experience with him playing in the opposition team.

Before the game some of the ladies enjoyed a cup of tea or coffee and a chat.

From left: Helen Gibson, Shirley McPherson, Julie Warner, Jan Rowland, Lesley Pritchard, June Thornhill, Ann Edmunds

Victoria won the toss and batted first. At the end of the 40 overs Victoria was 6 for 129. Top scorers for Victoria were Ian A Gibson (40 retired), Ian Longmuir (35 n.o), Ian Rowland (22) and Arthur Pritchard (16).

In reply South Australia was all out for 88 off 37.4 overs. Ron Kasputtis and John Costello each took one wicket, Bruce Pooley 2 and Ron Lovel 6 wickets.

A happy Ron Lovel after the game.

South Australian captain, Alan Reid, presenting Ron with the Man of the Match award.

During the morning I went for a walk. Phil and Jill Drescher had called into the game in the morning and told me how to find the Buderim Ginger Factory.

I had heard of the ginger factory from when my grandparents lived at Buderim but had never visited it. The complex is entered via the shop where an array of ginger related products are available for purchase.

Tours of the factory itself are available at set times.

On part of the property, rainforest has been replanted and visitors can walk through these areas.

A small train is also available to take visitors on a tour of the complex and provide information about ginger.

Across the road from the Buderim Ginger Factory is Nutworks.

A range of macademia nut products can be purchased.

A number of interesting mountains overlook this area - Mt Ninderry (above) overlooking the Ginger Factory and looking along railway line towards Mt Cooroora (below).

Back in Mooloolaba we had dinner at Bella Venezia where we were served by Jacob - a waiter with plenty of personality. Robin had Spanner Crab Ravioli while I enjoyed Risotto all'Anatra (wild mushrooms and smoked duck).

A good end to a good day.