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It’s a long way to the top, Day 83 – The entertainment value of a CB radio

January 29, 2021January 28, 2021 Itching for Hitching

Day 83 Wednesday Aug 27th 2014 Moura to Gayndah Moura is a purpose-built coal mining town, neat, tidy and quite spread out. As we leave town we pass the Queensland Nitrogen Plant. Wondering what it is and what QNP stands … Continue reading It’s a long way to the top, Day 83 – The entertainment value of a CB radio

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It’s a long way to the top, Day 82 – Turtles with talented bums

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 Itching for Hitching

Day 82 Tuesday Aug 26th 2014 Carnarvon Gorge to Moura Yet another perfect morning and time to pack up and leave this beautiful place. Oh dear, we’ve got pork fat splatters over the window, yuk. We stop at Rolleston for … Continue reading It’s a long way to the top, Day 82 – Turtles with talented bums

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It’s a long way to the top, Day 81 – What have we done to ourselves?

January 26, 2021January 20, 2021 Itching for Hitching

Day 81 Monday Aug 25th 2014 Carnarvon Gorge Oh, our aching bodies! We laze about and plan tomorrow’s journey and just enjoy our surroundings. In the late afternoon kangaroos feed beside the creek and as long as we are quiet, … Continue reading It’s a long way to the top, Day 81 – What have we done to ourselves?

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It’s a long way to the top, Day 80 – Walking Carnarvon Gorge

January 25, 2021January 19, 2021 Itching for Hitching

Day 80 Sunday Aug 24th 2014 Carnarvon Gorge We’re up bright and early in preparation for our walk through the gorge. We leave Woody behind to have a quiet day. The campground at the park is no longer in use … Continue reading It’s a long way to the top, Day 80 – Walking Carnarvon Gorge

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It’s a long way to the top, Day 79 – Carnarvon Gorge

January 24, 2021January 28, 2021 Itching for Hitching

Day 79 Saturday Aug 23rd 2014 Roma to Carnarvon Gorge It was a noisy night thanks to the passing trucks but the morning is clear and lovely. As we pass the Roma airport we are amazed to see the car … Continue reading It’s a long way to the top, Day 79 – Carnarvon Gorge

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It’s a long way to the top, Day 78 – A perfect cuppa

January 22, 2021January 28, 2021 Itching for Hitching

Day 78 Friday Aug 22nd2014 Charleville to Roma It is a warm clear and vibrant morning. We’re on the Warrego Highway and heading east to Roma. The mulga slowly turns to sturdy gum trees and our convoy of two becomes … Continue reading It’s a long way to the top, Day 78 – A perfect cuppa

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It’s a long way to the top, Day 77 – An unforgettable experience

January 21, 2021January 28, 2021 Itching for Hitching

Day 77 Thursday Aug 21st2014 Charleville There’s a short walk through the mulga scrub. The soil is red, even redder where it clings to the roots of fallen trees. The sky is a steel grey as the rain clouds move … Continue reading It’s a long way to the top, Day 77 – An unforgettable experience

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It’s a long way to the top, Day 76 – Hotel Corones & an Evening Star

January 20, 2021January 28, 2021 Itching for Hitching

Day 76 Wednesday Aug 20th 2014 Charleville Whoa it was a cold night, it looks like we’re back to double doonas again. It’s a beautiful morning with a light cool breeze. We hitch up, buy some fresh fruit and vegies … Continue reading It’s a long way to the top, Day 76 – Hotel Corones & an Evening Star

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It’s a long way to the top, Day 74 – Getting excited about wool scouring

January 18, 2021January 28, 2021 Itching for Hitching

Day 74 Monday Aug 18th 2014 Blackall to Charleville Mist rises off the Barcoo in the early morning and I can barely contain my excitement about being here. A visit to the Blackall Wool Scour which is Australia’s last steam … Continue reading It’s a long way to the top, Day 74 – Getting excited about wool scouring

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It’s a long way to the top, Day 73 – Barky & Blackall

January 17, 2021January 28, 2021 Itching for Hitching

Day 73 Sunday Aug 17th 2014 Longreach to Blackall We had another cold night, but it is dry. The rain has moved on and is now battering the east coast. The road to Barcaldine is littered with dead kangaroos. Barky … Continue reading It’s a long way to the top, Day 73 – Barky & Blackall