A fine line
They say there’s a fine line between sanity and insanity. The same goes for adventure and disaster. But on the positive side, adventure is damned exciting. Continue reading A fine line
Tag: Caravanning
An Open Letter to the newly retired
You’ve just retired, bought a caravan and want to travel Australia? Here are a few things to ponder: Your time is short, make the most of it. If you get the chance to see something or go somewhere, do it. You may not get another chance. Don’t rush. You no longer have to be back at work next week or next month. You probably don’t have to be anywhere. Take your time and explore. Each year you will feel your energy and strength slipping away. On the other hand RV’ers are happier and healthier than those who stay at home … Continue reading An Open Letter to the newly retired
Oddities of Oz
Australia has more winter snow than Switzerland. Think about that one, what our Alps lack in altitude they gain in area. The Ghan is the world’s longest passenger train. 1.1Kms in length. It travels between Adelaide and Darwin, a distance of 2979kms. Now that would rock you to sleep. The Murray River is the third longest navigable river in the world (from Hume Dam to Lake Alexandrina). It is the 15th longest river in the world and to residents of south eastern Australia it is more than a river, it is a spiritual being. Our capital city is not Sydney … Continue reading Oddities of Oz
Let there be light not bite
Note that although this is in Menindee, NSW the time referred to is South Australian time as Copi Hollow is a holiday destination for Broken Hill residents. Broken Hill, 100km closer to South Australia but still in NSW is on … Continue reading Let there be light not bite
Life’s a Beach
I know I have my favourites but how do you judge a beach? The colour of the sand or the softness underfoot? The angle short and steep like some in the south west or the barely sloping in the north west like 80 Mile beach and Barn Hill where the tide goes out forever. Tiny hidden coves or great sweeping arcs, powdery soft dunes or iron rich red cliffs. Blinding white silica sand like Whitehaven in the Great Barrier Reef or a perfect curving arc like Apollo Bay in the south. Continue reading Life’s a Beach
Reflections and Top Spots of 2018
After a week of watching the year rehashed on television, the earth repelling against us, terrorist attacks and the gaffs of politicians it was pleasant to sit back and recall the places that we visited this year. Thankfully nutters and … Continue reading Reflections and Top Spots of 2018
Where you go, I’ll follow
Ever since we met a couple of blokes who were doing east west zig zags across New South Wales (because everyone else seems to travel north and south dashing between Victoria and Queensland) I’m fascinated with the routes that people plan for their trips. Some follow rivers like the Murray from source to sea. Others explore an area like The Cape (Cape York) or the Eyre Peninsula. Many follow the music festivals, oldies kicking up their heels at Tamworth and Gympie and Port Fairy. Yet others tootle about from one gold region to another with metal detectors at the ready. … Continue reading Where you go, I’ll follow
North Brother Lookout
May 2017, Laurieton, NSW Our park neighbour suggests that we visit the North Brother Lookout at Laurieton. This region is known as Three Brothers and the mountains are named according to the Aboriginal legend, North, South and Middle Brother. We … Continue reading North Brother Lookout
Bridgewater Weir
The town of Bridgewater on Loddon is in Central Victoria, just north of Bendigo. A water race and weir was constructed on the Loddon River at Bridgewater in the late 1800’s for the flour mill. The water provided irrigation for farmers and created a swimming hole for the local community. Even today it is an inviting spot for exploring you’ll find it a short walk from the Loddon Bridge Hotel. Continue reading Bridgewater Weir
Euros eh?
May 2015, Cape Range, WA The sign in the Cape Range National Park says that we may see Euros. Do they mean small marsupials or young backpackers in clapped out Wicked Campers? Continue reading Euros eh?
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