Castlemaine was our first stop of the big drive to Alice Springs to attend the Desart Desertmob festival. The weather all day had been atrocious, the wind constantly buffeting the car causing a white knuckled hold on the steering wheel and the rain a constant distracting addition. We remained stoic despite the foregoing of our planned picnic lunch and having to climb over whichever seat to access the side of the car not affected by the wind just so we could open the car door. Our much longed for arrival at the Castle Motel was exactly as we had prayed for; reception was welcoming and wonderfully efficient and the room immediately felt like a calm haven from the rage of the external forces. It was exactly as shown in the online photos, was perfectly proportioned, clean, homely and with every convenience. The shower allowed as much force as the rain we had driven through and the bed very comfortable. Our spirits were revived and we set out the next morning in a mood that could conquer every pot hole and stormy day with ease and grace. Thank you Jaz and Sunny.