Monthly Archives: June 2012

Day 8

Posted on June 30, 2012 by mjsjbaltais

Day 8 – Roper River to Mataranka. We believe we saw the meteorological event called a ‘morning glory’ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morning_Glory_cloud Tea and scones at Mataranka. Swim in the Roper River, apparently no Crocodiles preset. A bath at the hot springs at … Continue reading →

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Day 7

Posted on June 30, 2012 by mjsjbaltais

Day 7 – Lorella Spring to Roper River Headed North again. Visited the Southern Lost City. Incredible rock formations. Photos just don’t do them justice. Visited Butterfly Springs, Nathan Ranger station, no one at office but they have a huge … Continue reading →

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Day 6

Posted on June 28, 2012 by mjsjbaltais

Lorella Springs A swim in the thermal pool at 7.00am in the morning was a good start to the day? The property is 1,000,000 acres so we spent the day exploring the 4WD trails. Ventured to Wildfire Gorge, crystal clear … Continue reading →

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Day 5

Posted on June 27, 2012 by mjsjbaltais

Day 5 – Kingfisher Camp to Lorella Springs Day 5

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Day 4

Posted on June 26, 2012 by mjsjbaltais

Day 4 – Lawn Hill to Kingfisher Camp After a walk to the cascades and to the top of Island Stack we headed off to Kingfisher Camp. Saw drovers at work in helicopter and trail bikes. The chopper pilot was … Continue reading →

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Day 3

Posted on June 25, 2012 by mjsjbaltais

Drove down to Gregory River. Looks tamer during the day than at night. Don’t drive at night is the rule now. Had a look at Riversleigh World Heritage Fossil site. Fascinating place. Remnants of rainforest species preserved in limestone. crocodiles, … Continue reading →

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Day 2

Posted on June 24, 2012 by mjsjbaltais

Farewell Kris and David at Longreach heading off to Riverleigh World Heritage fossil site. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riversleigh Flocks of Budgies and even a small flock of Bustards (Ardeotis Australia) as opposed to a pack of bastards. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Bustard Blowing a gale at present. … Continue reading →

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What is a Rowley Bristow

Posted on June 24, 2012 by mjsjbaltais

Marg’s Orthopaedic instrument that is said to be part of any surgical operation and allegedly capable of being used for any purpose and warding off evil spirits.

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Day 1 – 23rd June 2012

Posted on June 24, 2012 by mjsjbaltais

Day 1 A long drive to Longreach today. 4.30am start. Whose idea was that! Some chilly weather to start the trip off passing through Toowoomba at 7 degrees then coffee at Oakey at 4 degrees. Heaps of road works between … Continue reading →

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Rowley hard at work protecting us from evil

Posted on June 23, 2012 by mjsjbaltais
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