Destination: Australia

Lorella Springs to Burketown

Mon, 1 Aug 2016 | By jmandjm | Views [851]

On Sunday 24 th we left Lawn Hill with some of the group choosing to go directly to King Ash Bay whilst some of us chose to travel via Cape Crawford with an overnight stop and a visit to the Heartbreak Hotel. On our way down to Cape Crawford ... Read more >

Lorella Springs Wilderness Park

Sun, 31 Jul 2016 | By jmandjm | Views [422]

Some of the group had decided to back track and visit the Western Lost City before heading to Lorella Springs. Jenny and I left a bit later and headed directly for Lorella Springs with a side trip to the Southern Lost City (so many lost cities –... Read more >

Photos: From Katherine to Alice Springs (Northern Territory)

Sat, 30 Jul 2016 | By heffmann | Photo Gallery

Katherine to Limmen National Park

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 | By jmandjm | Views [690]

A casual start from Katherine was the order of the day as some members of the group wanted to be at Katherine Train Station to see the Ghan arrive from Alice Springs at about 9:00AM, we finished up leaving Katherine at about 10:45AM to head down the ... Read more >

Photos: El Questro Wilderness Park

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 | By heffmann | Photo Gallery

Day 116 – 25th July 2016 Monday – Busy, busy, busy

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 | By wendyandkevin | Views [286]

There was a wild storm overnight and there appears to be a fallen limb off a tree in the front yard. As it is raining I really haven't had a close look to see what needs to be done. It will have to wait until September. We left a little earlier for the ... Read more >

Europe - the preparation

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 | By jugap | Views [305]

Just under 4 weeks til lift off. So once again we are busy organising the house and the travel plans for our trip.Already have the house and cat sitter in situ.Thank goodness for children who want to live cheaply. This time we are off with friends to ... Read more >

Day 115 – 24th July 2016 Sunday – Cold and Wet Adelaide

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 | By wendyandkevin | Views [299]

It was bloody freezing last night. Both mum and I didn't sleep well and needed to layer more clothes for sleeping. Bayley decided to sleep in bed with me and he kept me warm for part of the night. After breakfast I unpacked and did my washing. I then ... Read more >

Photos: Lake Argyle

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 | By heffmann | Photo Gallery

Photos: Purnululu National Park

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 | By heffmann | Photo Gallery

Photos: From Derby to Kununurra

Wed, 20 Jul 2016 | By heffmann | Photo Gallery

Jabiru to the Cobourg Peninsular

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 | By jmandjm | Views [1047] | Comments [1]

oAn early start from Jabiru saw us at Cahill’s Crossing by about 9:00AM which coincided with a low tide and an easy crossing with the water barely at hub depth at the deepest point. Once across the river we headed out on the road through Arnhem ... Read more >

Darwin to Jabiru

Sat, 16 Jul 2016 | By jmandjm | Views [467]

A 9:00am departure from Darwin saw us heading out on the Arnhem Highway with the plan to take the Old Jim Jim Road past the Mount Bundy Military Training Area and across through the heart of Kakadu then on to the Kakadu Highway for a short run up to ... Read more >

Day 98 – 7th July 2016 Thursday – More Shopping

Fri, 8 Jul 2016 | By wendyandkevin | Views [291]

Mum helped me prune the roses before we headed down to Noarlunga to Savers. We had a great time in the store and bought an assortment of things, ranging from PJ’s to shirts to shoes. We then hit Noarlunga Shopping Centre and wondered for an hour ... Read more >

Day 97 – 6th July 2016 Wednesday – Pick Mum up from Bus

Thu, 7 Jul 2016 | By wendyandkevin | Views [272]

I had an early Chiro appointment which I have been hanging out for. I had to see a new Chiro, Daniel who Kevin sees and he was very good and I felt heaps of relief after the treatment. I went for a walk and then to Glenelg to get my glasses and sunglasses ... Read more >