Amazing creeks and coloured sands are experienced, as are the forays off the beach and into the bush to circumvent the need to drive into the ocean around rocky outcrops.
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Around Oz the First Time – Chapter 11 – One Week Down
Its dry out here – very dry. The dust is everywhere but that adds to the experience for now. We will see if it detracts as the trip goes on.
Here We Go Again – Chapter 9 – Hervey Bay Day 2
Sunset over Hervey Bay around a table of wine, cheese and bickies with friends is a bit hard to take.
Around Oz the First Time – Chapter 10 – Winton to Corella Dam
This is an idyllic spot. Vans settled, Silver Leader suggests we need to deploy the yabby traps.
Here We Go Again – Chapter 8 – Woodford to Hervey Bay
As we slow and meander through Porchester we see the meeting of the Secret Mens Club. I toot and Wallie waves. In New South Wales that is a driving offence – but who cares
Around Oz the First Time – Chapter 9 – A Day in Winton
Today is all about dinosaurs. Winton has some amazing archaeological digs.
Here We Go Again – Chapter 7 – Woodford Day 3
The banter around the fire continues with Walie regaling us of his extensie yachting experiences. From running alcohol to coming through the Panama Canal and pirate encounters.
Around Oz the First Time – Chapter 8 – Barcaldine to Winton
Today will be disjointed as far as the driving goes. 100 kilometres up the road is Longreach, the home to 2 amazing museums.
Silver Schoolies No More – Chapter 7 – Bullara Station to Onslow
Lucky for them I have the snatch strap handy and very quickly they are on their way as are we heading towards the other end of the beach, but via the bitumen.
Here We Go Again – Chapter 6 – Woodford Day 2
We start him and Wallie off with a Gentlemen Jack in one of the ½ litre tin mugs. The girls are into Robyn’s bubbles. Forbsy breaks out the sausage rolls and the meeting is called to order.
Around Oz the First Time – Chapter 7 – Mitchell to Barcaldine
Barcaldine is the site of the end of the Great Shearers Strike and where under the Tree of Knowledge the execution of documents creating the Australian Labor Party. We spend the time of the setting sun wandering the exhibits here and marvel at the history
Silver Schoolies No More – Chapter 6 – Carnarvon to Bullara Station
There is also talk of Scratchy, one of the station’s bulls. So big have his feet grown he can safely traverse the cattle grids.