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22/6/21 long drive to Purnululu

We had an earlier start , leaving at 8.30 from camp. Ross and Jan had already been gone for at least an hour. Our first stop was Wolfe Creek Crater, where we marvelled at the power that could move so much earth. Then in to Halls Creek where we added fuel and shopped before headingContinue reading “22/6/21 long drive to Purnululu”

18/6/21-Alice Springs

I missed my granddaughter Sophia in the night. So this is a poem just for her. Missing Sophia Sweet baby girl I’m wide awakeAnd thinking now of you I wonder at this moment,if you’re up..and Mummy too??? I’d love to see your pretty faceAnd hold you as you dozeTo see those lovely dimplesAnd that littleContinue reading “18/6/21-Alice Springs”

Hiltaba -day 9 – 31/5/21

Today we said goodbye to Hiltaba after approximately 50 km of walking in the week. Some of the group are heading for Streaky Bay, Dark Peak, Gawler Ranges and many for home via various routes. Hiltaba has been an amazing property to visit and we encourage you all to do so if you can. AsContinue reading “Hiltaba -day 9 – 31/5/21”

Hiltaba Trip Day 2 -Pirie to Hiltaba

We left Port Pirie at about 9am, having said good morning and goodbye to all. This included Matthew! It was an overcast day, but the predicted temp at Hiltaba was 27 today so we were wearing just T Shirts, with jumpers packed away. As we headed along the highway the gulf to our left wasContinue reading “Hiltaba Trip Day 2 -Pirie to Hiltaba”

Hiltaba Trip. Day 1 23/5/21

This was the first day of a trip away with our walking group to Hiltaba Station. We had two starts to this trip. The first time we made it to the fuel station at Gepps Cross only to find that the fuel cap would not come off!! We had a new long range fuel tankContinue reading “Hiltaba Trip. Day 1 23/5/21”

Heading North for Easter 2/4/21

We drove out of the yard at pretty much exactly 10:30 am-the end of our time allowed window. It had taken us two and a half hours to be ready! The fridge is full ready for four days. How will we ever manage a couple of weeks between shops in a couple of months time?Continue reading “Heading North for Easter 2/4/21”

Weekend North of Adelaide

We had an excellent long weekend catching up with friends, walking and enjoying the countryside near Melrose.

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