Monthly Archives: May 2022

We are heading back home, making our way along the inland rivers and trying to keep ahead of the wet weather that continues across the eastern states. We leave Broken Hill and head in a easterly direction to Wilcannia, a … Continue reading →

It’s a cool morning but we are keen to have a look around. We try the local bakery in Wentworth for a pastie and breaky roll then off to the Junction Park for breakfast at the confluence of the Murray … Continue reading →

We have spent time with the family taking time out to enjoy the local scenery and wildlife and those places that provide good food and beverage. We noted an increase in the grey kangaroo population through the hills, some of … Continue reading →

It’s a misty cool morning in Mannum, there is a river of mist flowing upstream, ferries and house boats appear then disappear into banks of fog. It makes for some interesting photos. One houseboat is sounding its fog horn, never … Continue reading →

Burra treats us to a cold start at 2°C but there is blue sky and a peaceful quiet to the morning. A quick wander around the park and we then drive up to the old mine to take a few … Continue reading →

We are up early and visit the Woomera Heritage Centre again. This is a fantastic museum, it provides a valuable and interesting insight into Australia’s rocket research. Australia was highly advanced in rockets being the one of only four countries … Continue reading →

A bright sliver of red light and cold air greets us at Coober Pedy as we pack to go further south. There is more to explore but its always good to leave this to another day as we are sure … Continue reading →

We have continued South to Marla staying one night in the motel and then onto Coober Pedy as weather and Covid-19 has forced a further alteration of plans. Marla roadhouse provides comfortable accommodation and good food, be mindful of day … Continue reading →

We left Kings Canyon with a cool breeze and light rain. Making use of the large shelter sheds over one of the camp kitchens to roll up the swag and have breakfast. A good opportunity to chat to fellow travellers. … Continue reading →

Another cool morning makes the drive up Palm Valley from where we camped a delight. Making our way to the south west of Alice takes us past Albert Namajira’s home, a famous indigenous painter who I have a soft spot … Continue reading →