Monthly Archives: July 2010

We woke to a breezy 22 Celsius.  During the night we didn’t need very much covering.  This morning we are off to Karumba.  Ron always wanted to see it.  It’s a Mecca for fishermen.  We have been warned that it … Continue reading →

Today was decision day about my “transition to retirement” plans so I had to bite the bullet, make the decision & post the paperwork off at the Cloncurry Post Office.  We also took the opportunity to refuel & fill our … Continue reading →

On the road again.  From A to B 540km a little bit too much but there wasn’t a lot in between Longreach and Cloncurry.  A lot of caravans were on the road and some road trains whizzed past. The scenery … Continue reading →

After breakfast we went into town, as it is Saturday the Post Office, Bank, etc. are closed & the shops  only open until lunchtime.  We went to the Travel Centre and booked a paddle boat and sunset dinner cruise bush … Continue reading →

We planned to stay at Longreach for at least 2 nights but I think it will be 3.  We wanted to have a leisurely look around The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and any other interest in town.  Early morning … Continue reading →

A glorious morning in Barcaldine, we are the first to cook our bacon and eggs at the BBQ (the smell woke the rest).  A great rest area with lovely clean toilets, BBQs, tables, benches and quite neighbours (we are right … Continue reading →

We got up with the birds, put on a load of washing, had a hair wash (you just never know where the next 3 minute shower will come along) and breakfast.  The packing up is quick. On the road again. … Continue reading →

What a day.  This was only going to be a short walk, but it ended up totaling about 19km by the time that we finished up, around 7.30pm at night.  So, in two days, we have walked over 41km in … Continue reading →

This morning we left for our walk at 8 o’clock.  Yesterday I didn’t think that I could walk 19.2 km (return trip) to Big Bend (end of the walking track) but today I know that I walked about 22km.  It … Continue reading →

Again, up before sunrise and watched the reddish clouds on the horizon grow lighter as we prepared breakfast.  A leisurely breakfast & clean up, then packed & on the road by 8am, following our night time neighbours out of the … Continue reading →