993/964 Register Run to Fowles Winery Cloudy with chance of rain!

We began our day at the car park of McDonald’s Balwyn. After a quick briefing about the run, most of us grabbed a coffee and a muffin. It was great to see that the run was fully booked, and there were many familiar faces along with some new ones.

All the cars set off, hoping for the weather to clear. Many of us were concerned that our weekend’s washing efforts would be in vain. As we drove further away from Melbourne, the weather gradually improved.

However, we encountered fog and rain before finally being greeted by sunshine!

The drive through Kinglake was breathtaking, and the mist hovering over the road added a touch of magic to the scenery. We stopped for Morning Tea at the Rose Garden Cafe in Kilmore, where the scones and quiches were absolutely delicious.

The second part of the run took us to our lunch destination at Fowles Winery. It was a beautiful sight to see the line of Porsches navigating the winding roads. Most of us stayed on track until the very end, but when we reached the turnoff to Mangalore and Lambing Gully Road, a few of us had to make rapid U-turns to regain our position.

Lunch was served in the winery’s private dining space and, as always, the food was delicious. What stood out the most was the conversations we had with fellow car enthusiasts and their passion for their Porsches. It was fascinating to see how unique each person’s perspective and love for Porches were. We felt fortunate to have shared this afternoon together. And, of course, the winners of the Lucky Draw prizes, Mark Rhodes, Graeme Anderson, and Alex Danielsen, were even luckier.

A huge thank you goes to our gracious organizers, without whom we wouldn’t have these beautiful Sunday drives!

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