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”
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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”
Day 2 and 3 12/6/21&13/6/21
Appila Springs was a lovely spot to explore this morning. The water was trickling over the rocks into the pools below and friendly people and dogs chatted to us as we explored briefly before heading onwards. We headed on to the Flinders, passing Eurelia (one of our favourite little towns) and arriving at Rawnsley atContinue reading “Day 2 and 3 12/6/21&13/6/21”
Day 1. To Appila Springs
It was a late start. We pulled out of home at 2.50pm after a mad flurry of packing. We are not sure yet how much has been forgotten. Trevor and I are both thinking there is too much food for the fridge ( some didn’t fit and is in a bag with cold bricks). AnContinue reading “Day 1. To Appila Springs”
Leaving minus one day
Tomorrow we leave on our big WA Wander. Here’s how we have the van set up. We thought some of you might be interested to see the logistics. The choosing and packing of food has been a whole other story and will take up a whole other blog post. There are only a few thingsContinue reading “Leaving minus one day”
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 day 8 – 30/5/21- Pillars of the Earth
Today we drove a short way from the shearer’s quarters to the start of a nature drive. A Goat feeder was the first item of interest. The goats are fed here for a while and get used to being in the area and can then be rounded up more easily Yellow footed rock wallabies areContinue reading “Hiltaba day 8 – 30/5/21- Pillars of the Earth”
Hiltaba Day 7- 29/5/21- Tree Planting and Rockholes. Barbara Hardy Walk
This day started with some tree planting of local species near the shearer’s quarters. Fifty one trees were planted into the prepared holes. Thanks to Kathryn for much of the hole digging. Most of the group headed out to do the Barbara Hardy walk. Although the walk is only 6 km in length, it involvesContinue reading “Hiltaba Day 7- 29/5/21- Tree Planting and Rockholes. Barbara Hardy Walk”
Hiltaba Day 6- 28/5/21 A “Rest Day”
A “rest day”. Up for 7:30 am cooked breakfast before driving out to Pretty Point with Mike and Carole. Here we did the Betty and Bob Lewis walk-a spectacular walk between the granite boulders with wonderful views in many directions. After morning tea there, we hopped back into Michael and Carole’s car and headed on,Continue reading “Hiltaba Day 6- 28/5/21 A “Rest Day””
Hiltaba trip – day 5 – Mt Hiltaba
Today most of the walkers got to the cairn on Mt Hiltaba. Erica was not among them. B walkers went from the shearer’s quarters to the homestead, and then on the Warren Bonython loop , which takes you up past the old embankment across the gully which makes a permanent pool. There are a seriesContinue reading “Hiltaba trip – day 5 – Mt Hiltaba”
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