Stunning autumn colours as we walked in the town.
On our walk we chatted to a stall holder. He was 71 year old Philip, a farmer from Orange, who came every Sunday with his truck of fruit & vegetables to, in his words, “feed the town – they depend on me.” He sleeps in his truck while there because the local pub lost rooms due to floods. Philip cares for the elderly, the pensioners and in particular a struggling young mum with 3 children. He puts extra produce in their orders. The closest fresh fruit & veg is in Yass, 50+ kms from Gunning. He passionately discussed politics but finished with, “it’s the people who are important, the people.” We said our goodbyes, shook his hand and went on our way, carrying fruit he insisted giving us, feeling we has been privileged to meet such a wonderful gentleman.