Grey is the new Orange

Orange, in NSW's Central Tablelands, is quite the place for a visit. If you believe visitnsw.com, it's about unforgettable getaways in exquisite rolling hills, vineyards, lush orchards, boutique shopping, and renowned food and wine. Plus it's renowned also for its preserved heritage.

All that's true of course. I like it, and have often stopped there briefly and quite liked the place.

This time we spent a night and a day there, and looked around a little bit more. (Photo at right courtesy visitnsw.com)

 

 

 

 

We checked out the botanic gardens and Cook Park, both very nice places.

 

 

 

But Orange's recent popularity has brought a big expansion in its population, and big new suburbs are appearing all around. And what's with the ubiquitous dark grey roofing everywhere? Not just unsightly, but a very sub-optimal colour too, if you don't want to waste energy during the rather hot summers they have out here.