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Mon, 20 Jul 2015 | By adventurers | Views [683]
When we woke up this morning, there was frost on our food containers and the olive oil was solidified in the glass bottle. We walked through thigh high grass on a track to reach Cobham Lake while drinking our morning coffees. The wide open space ... Read more >
Tags: back of beyond, cobham lake, jump up track, kangaroo, nsw, outback, rfds, sturt national park, tibooburra
Mon, 20 Jul 2015 | By carmenlsmith | Views [286] | Comments [1] | Video | Scholarship Entry
I should be chosen for this opportunity because I have the skills and experience to get the most out of this expedition. I have worked with researchers at James Cook University in North Queensland to produce videos showcasing their research and field ... Read more >
Tags: 2015 Film Scholarship to Colombia
Mon, 20 Jul 2015 | By wendyandkevin | Views [347]
Kevin was off riding at 5.15 and I went off walking an hour later. I went to the bridge and then back to Xom Moi Market to get bananas and a face mask before stopping at a soup place for breakfast. I ordered a bowl of Bun Ca not realising it was fish ... Read more >
Sun, 19 Jul 2015 | By adventurers | Views [601]
We stocked up in Broken Hill – fuel, food and water – as today we are heading into the real outback and need to be totally self-sufficient (no more pub dinners!) We passed through eastern and central time zones. Our mobile phones ... Read more >
Tags: cobham lake, emu, emu roadkill, haiku, nsw, outback, packsaddle, poetry, telephone creek, willy willy
Sun, 19 Jul 2015 | By wendyandkevin | Views [366]
Kevin was up and off riding at 5am. Today he did his best time on the hill climb and felt very fit. I headed to LBH while Kevin had breakfast. I decided to walk today as I didn't do any exercise yesterday and had been very lazy. We didn't enjoy our time ... Read more >
Sat, 18 Jul 2015 | By adventurers | Views [580]
Our first camp breakfast! Making and eating our bacon and egg rolls with cups of coffees, we were yelling out with the pain of the cold in our fingers – and we were wearing gloves! Yep, it’s chilly.
We crossed the Murray River ... Read more >
Tags: emu, emus, mad max, pro hart, silverton
Sat, 18 Jul 2015 | By wendyandkevin | Views [429]
I didn't sleep well as Kevin was very restless all night. He got up and was off riding at 5.15am. He came back saying it is the best he has felt riding, firstly because of the rest day and secondly due to a softer seat. While Kevin was having breakfast ... Read more >
Fri, 17 Jul 2015 | By adventurers | Views [779]
I finished work on Friday at 2:30pm, jumped in the ute with Dave and Dan and headed north for our 4WD adventure from Melbourne to Darwin. My adrenalin was pumping. Seven whole weeks off work. Seven! So exciting!
We drove through ... Read more >
Tags: australia, hattah, mount wycheproof, mountain, mt. wycheproof, pigeons, victoria, wycheproof
Fri, 17 Jul 2015 | By aspeirs | Views [197]
So very early on Saturday morning the 11th of July 2015 I was re-organising everything to fit in my backpack. I was trying to decide what wasn't absolutely essential for my trip. When I felt like I had the minimal amount I try on my backpack, feel the ... Read more >
Fri, 17 Jul 2015 | By wendyandkevin | Views [396]
Kevin has decided on a lay in this morning to give his arse a rest. I went walking to the bridge and came back to Xom Moi Market where I bought some bananas. My walk was 7.5km. We both had breakfast downstairs this morning. We chatted with Nguyen about ... Read more >
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Thu, 16 Jul 2015 | By adventurers | Views [481] | Comments [2]
We leave tomorrow on our seven week adventure. Here's a vague idea of our itinerary:
Melbourne
Ouyen
Broken Hill
Silverton
Cameron's Corner
Innamincka
Birdsville
Boulia
Mt. Isa
Barkly Homestead
Daly Waters
Adelaide ... Read more >
Tags: itinerary
Thu, 16 Jul 2015 | By wendyandkevin | Views [386]
Happy Birthday to Kevin's son Sam Lewis. We hope he has a great day. Kevin was off on his ride again this morning by 5.20 and when he came back he was complaining bitterly of his sore arse. There is nothing I can do about that, he just needs to ... Read more >
Mon, 13 Jul 2015 | By wendyandkevin | Views [350]
Kevin was off on his bike at 5.30 and he now feels he Is in “the zone” and could ride forever. He rode 39.6km and did it in under 2 hours. He is very happy about his time and how good he now feels. After breakfast I headed to LHB on the beach ... Read more >
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