Day 84 Thursday Aug 28th 2014 Gayndah to Maryborough We wake to a warm morning and the traffic that starts at about 6:00am. The mayor of North Burnett, Don Waugh drops by for a chat and to make sure that … Continue reading It’s a long way to the top, Day 84 – Marybra
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
Day 75 Tuesday Aug 19th 2014 Charleville It was a cool night but so good for sleeping. We have a lazy morning touring the town except for Double or Nuthin’ who goes off to tour the old US Air Force Base. It turns into a perfect day for a quiet lunch in the sun. We notice that the car’s front sensor has come adrift so it gets clipped to the nudge bar to be re seated when we get home. Shirley Temple and I book a night tour of the heavens at the Cosmos Centre but heaven forbid, it turns … Continue reading It’s a long way to the top, Day 75 – Chillin’ in Charleville
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