Barham
The New South Wales town of Barham is situated on the north bank of the Murray River and only 300 or so Kms from Melbourne. It has a population of 1159 (2016 Census) and is a twin town with Koondrook … Continue reading Barham
Month: October 2021
Wyandra
Wyandra, Qld There is nothing quite like tiny towns. Those little dots on the map that most people drive through very quickly. Yet, we have found time and again that if we stay a night or two those little dots … Continue reading Wyandra
Capricorn Dancers, Summary Winter 2021
101 Days 100 Nights 8752 Kms Fuel $1565.18 ($15.50 per day or 18 cents per km) Accommodation: $3240.95 ($32.41 per night) Breakages: Apart from the TV dying there were no major issues. That’s a first! Route: Tocumwal, 7 nights ‘under Covid stay in place rule’ Caravan Park Darlington Point, 1 night, CP Lake Cargelligo, 1 night, CP Trundle, 1 night, Showgrounds Ballimore, 1 night, Hair of the Dog Inn Pub Stay Narrabri, 1 night, CP Casino, 3 nights (waiting out the weather), CP Tallebudgera Creek, 2 nights, CP Somerset Park, 4 nights, Campgrounds Kenilworth, 6 nights, Showgrounds Kandanga, 3 nights, … Continue reading Capricorn Dancers, Summary Winter 2021
Capricorn Dancers, Day 101 – An anticlimax
Day 101 Saturday 4/9/21 Hillston to Melbourne, wet cold What a shocker of a night that was. Apart from being hot and wet, as we turned out the lights two trucks pulled up beside us. One had livestock onboard and … Continue reading Capricorn Dancers, Day 101 – An anticlimax
Capricorn Dancers, Day 100 – No Man’s Land
Day 100 Friday 3/9/21 Barringun to Hillston, pleasant 26 light cloud We wake early after a quiet night. The whizzbang has already gone. We cross the border at 7:50 while the police and military are having breakfast by the fire. … Continue reading Capricorn Dancers, Day 100 – No Man’s Land
Capricorn Dancers, Day 99 – Teetering on the edge
Day 99 Thursday 2/9/21 Wyandra to Barringun, warm 32 We’re up at 6:00 after a lovely night with most of the van open. While Woody goes for a walk I wander over to the old cricket pitch and breathe the … Continue reading Capricorn Dancers, Day 99 – Teetering on the edge
Capricorn Dancers, Day 98 – A galah of doubtful gender
Day 98 Wednesday 1/9/21 Charleville to Wyandra, clear 31 I’m up at 6:00 to breathe the sweet air and take some last photos. I had opened another window at 3:00 and the air smelt wondrous. We bid our farewells to … Continue reading Capricorn Dancers, Day 98 – A galah of doubtful gender
Capricorn Dancers, Day 97 – Living haystacks & dry rissoles
Day 97 Tuesday 31/8/21 Charleville, hot 31 It was a perfectly warm night with all the windows and hatches open. We’re up early to meet Craig at 8:30 for the farm tour. Craig is by trade a horticulturalist which explains … Continue reading Capricorn Dancers, Day 97 – Living haystacks & dry rissoles
Capricorn Dancers, Day 96 – I’m catching a flight!
Day 96 Monday 30/8/21 Morven to Charleville, hot 31 The smell of the bush out here in the early morning makes you never want to go home. Thankfully our convoy of Christian neighbours leave early and peace returns. It’s a … Continue reading Capricorn Dancers, Day 96 – I’m catching a flight!
Capricorn Dancers, Day 95 – Praying they’ll leave
Day 95 Sunday 29/8/21 Roma to Morven, hot 29 It’s a warm morning and already 22 degrees at 9:00am. It’s also time to lighten the bedding again and break out the lightweight tropical shorts. We’re cooking fried rice for dinner … Continue reading Capricorn Dancers, Day 95 – Praying they’ll leave
