Day 51 Tuesday 28/7/2026 Mulambin, light cloud A morning of writing and trip housekeeping. Woody sets off for a walk while I settle in for lunch and a good book under the awning. I notice a caravan coming in with … Continue reading On the Road Again – G’day Gordo!
Day 49 Sunday 26/7/2026 Mulambin Sunny 13 – 21 We have a quiet morning talking with friends and family and changing plans. The memorial service for Woody’s brother, Woody the Elder will be held on the Gold Coast on Aug … Continue reading On the Road Again – So, That’s Why They’re Called Shots
Day 48 Saturday 25/7/2026 Mulambin, cloudy Woody’s eldest brother, Woody the Elder passed away this morning at the Gold Coast University Hospital. Needless to say, it is a sad day for us all. We have a quiet bbq dinner, just … Continue reading On the Road Again – Do they need a driver upstairs?
Day 47 Friday 24/7/2026 Mulambin, warm sunny 14 – 23 Gosh, it’s a delightful drive into Rockhampton. It’s a warm sunny morning, the paddocks are golden and the hills in the distance, blue. There’s something to be said for getting … Continue reading On the Road Again – Up and Away
Day 46 Thursday 23/7/2026 Mulambin, warm 14 – 21 Even before my first coffee, The Bridesmaid and I walk Mulambin. Beach. It’s low tide, which means we can tromp around the rocks to Causeway Lake, before returning through the housing … Continue reading On the Road Again – Who Turned the Lights Off?
Day 45 Wednesday 22/7/2026 Mulambin, sea mist 16 – 22 The Bridesmaid and I take a walk along Mulambin Beach and notice a woman perched on some driftwood, sure enough she’s sketching the bay, and a fine view it is. … Continue reading On the Road Again – Shooting the Breeze
Day 44 Tuesday 21/7/2026 Mulambin, windy 17 – 22 Woody always gets up early. With shopping to do and knowing that Drake’s IGA opens at 7:00, he drives down to Drakes at Emu Park. Realising that he’s forgotten his phone … Continue reading On the Road Again – Green Ants & Runny Eggs
Day 43 Monday 20/7/2026 Mulambin, very windy 17 – 21 We have a lazy coffee in the sun and after lunch it’s off to Yeppoon for a bit of shopping before a short drive out to the old Capricorn Resort. … Continue reading On the Road Again – Kangaroo Caretakers
Day 42 Sunday 19/7/2026 Mulambin, 14 – 23 warm We take a drive down to Emu Park for a stroll around the Sunday market under the trees beside the beach. What a perfect location for a market. Just over the … Continue reading On the Road Again – Emu Park on a Sunday
Day 41 Saturday 18/7/2026 Mulambin, 15 – 22 and sunny Woody goes off to the Yeppoon farmer’s market returning with pineapples, passionfruit, and bananas, his favourite variety that we’ve only seen at this market, called Pisang Ducasse. The farmer explains … Continue reading On the Road Again – It’s All Bananas to Me
