Places of interest – Luvapuzzle

Gilgandra to Uralla

Gilgandra Flora Reserve was our first stop today. It was a bit cool and windy but we had a nice wander. There was plenty of colour and a few birds making interesting calls. We did identify a Spiny cheeked honey eater although we didn’t get a decent photo. Couldn’t figure out what the second birdContinue reading “Gilgandra to Uralla”

Hay to Gilgandra

We were on the road by 9 this morning and it didn’t take long for the lovely blue sky to fade to gray. By the time we were thinking about a morning tea stop it was very wet, so we just kept on driving. Finally we reached Forbes at about 1pm. A quick drive aroundContinue reading “Hay to Gilgandra”

Balranald to Hay

We were on the road by 9:30 having already seen a sacred kingfisher up close. It had flown into a nearby motel room and stunned itself and been found by the cleaner who showed us as we were leaving our room. We were happily on the road about 30 km from Hay when the PradoContinue reading “Balranald to Hay”

The road to Armidale

We are on our way again. Once more we have our travels designed to fit with the Australian Champs for Orienteering -this time being held near Armidale NSW and starting this coming Saturday 28th with Middle distance champs. We have a 4 day road trip ahead of us, starting with a tyre check and pumpContinue reading “The road to Armidale”

Horsham to Castlemaine 3/5/24

There was no rush this morning so we took it easy and checked out at a bit after 9. Most of the other guests were gone by then. We drove back into the Horsham city centre to the “Naughty Fox” cafe and found ourselves breakfast before heading on our way. As we headed towards theContinue reading “Horsham to Castlemaine 3/5/24”

Home to Horsham 2/5/24

The morning was taken up with a windscreen replacement for the Prado, some packing and some time with Sophia, including a playground visit where swings, climbing and balancing took priority. We are heading for Castlemaine to help lead a walking camp. We finally pulled out of the driveway just after noon but still had toContinue reading “Home to Horsham 2/5/24”

West coast trip 29/1/24

We tried to stay out of the way as our friends readied themselves for work and school and then enjoyed an unhurried breakfast and reboiled the thermos before heading off. The gas bottles were filled and a replacement lighter found (I crushed the last one in a mishap) and we were on our way. WeContinue reading “West coast trip 29/1/24”

West Coast Trip 28/1/24

We managed to leave home slightly earlier than I had hoped after a very full couple of days The previous day was a mad bustle of preparation activity as we pushed to have all the home and camp prep jobs completed before a small overnight visitor arrived and continued the jobs once she was inContinue reading “West Coast Trip 28/1/24”

Coming home from the Flinders 14/6/22

The chilly wind was still blowing as we woke on Wednesday morning. We packed up the camper and headed down to the camp kitchen on our way out of the campsite to have our breakfast, boil the kettle and do the dishes. Our travels home took us through Hawker to Cradock, Orroroo and Jamestown (bakeryContinue reading “Coming home from the Flinders 14/6/22”

Relaxed touring day Wilpena and Arkaroo Rock 13/6/23

We were up to say goodbye to Craig and Ev before they headed out of camp and then packed up in a leisurely fashion. The wind was chilly and rain threatened, plus we were both still feeling pretty tired and ragged. Maybe today was not the time to try the climb up to Rawnsley Bluff.Continue reading “Relaxed touring day Wilpena and Arkaroo Rock 13/6/23”