There was an extra benefit to our camping position nestled between the hills. The sun was quite high in the sky before it actually reached us. The sleep-in was much appreciated. After the stresses of the last couple of weeks it was great to relax away from any phone signal and just be with friendsContinue reading “Easter Saturday 3/4/21”
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A new vehicle!
After lots of looking we have finally purchased a new camping vehicle that we think might work well for us. It will allow us to go off track and remote , but sleep inside if we need to , and have two separate beds if required. It will also allow us to hop in toContinue reading “A new vehicle!”
Knott Hill Walk with Four Seasons
Four Seasons Walking Group enjoyed a walk at Knott Hill on Tuesday.
Weekend North of Adelaide
We had an excellent long weekend catching up with friends, walking and enjoying the countryside near Melrose.
Day 17- Lots of Space-March 11
Australia Telescope Our first stop was only a few km from our overnight campsite at Yarrie Lake and it took us till midday ( after a lazy egg and bacon breakfast shared with some very friendly flies) to complete our visit. We were taken by surprise by the Australia Telescope Compact Array. This series ofContinue reading “Day 17- Lots of Space-March 11”
Day 16-Dusty with a hint of mud – March 10
After cereal and toast at our motel we headed for Picnic point lookout, where we looked down over the escarpment to the view spreading away into the distance. It wasn’t raining where we were, but we could see it still coming down closer to the coast. We were surprised to hear the sounds of aContinue reading “Day 16-Dusty with a hint of mud – March 10”
Day 11 Wetlands watching March 5th
A few of us started the day with another 6 am walk where we got a bit wet and got another view of some of the usual birds here. The grevilleas were looking beautiful still After breakfast we headed down the hill again. As we met out the front the king parrots were coming inContinue reading “Day 11 Wetlands watching March 5th”
Day 8- March 2nd. First full Day at O’Reilly’s
We started the day with a 6am walk along the Booyang and Border track.!! We are on a very steep learning curve but this was a great start. Many of the birds along the walk to the tree walk are used to this early walk and look for the walnut treats that are offered. IContinue reading “Day 8- March 2nd. First full Day at O’Reilly’s”
Day 5 Moree and more Feb 28th
The river birds and sunlight woke us early this morning. There was a group of pigeons inspecting our campsite closely on foot and a huge variety of bird calls. After finding out the hard way that one of the seals on our gas stove connector hose had perished ( leaking gas and half cooked dinner)Continue reading “Day 5 Moree and more Feb 28th”
Day 4. Back o’ Burke Feb 27th
The first stop this morning was a check of the Darling river from the old dock. From way up above we looked down at a fuller river than we have seen so far. A wide expanse of very milky coffee flowed along happily in the warm morning air beneath a cloudless pale sky. The localContinue reading “Day 4. Back o’ Burke Feb 27th”
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