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- Day 33
- Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 7:44 PM
- ☁️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 233 m
AustraliaBoonara26°4’18” S 152°3’0” E
Mustering
March 26, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
So today I had a really good day we moved two herd of cattle and brought the big lot into the yards to sort. The actual sorting of them wasn't great but we have alot better handling systems in the UKRead more
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- Day 34
- Sunday, March 27, 2022
- ☁️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 135 m
- AustraliaGympie Regional Council26°7’4” S 152°17’21” E
International womens day
March 27, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
So we went to this fancy International lunch things. It was actually better than I thought it was going to be there were guest speakers and two were so inspirational. Was really inspiring! So IRead more
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- Day 39
- Friday, April 1, 2022
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 224 m
- AustraliaBoonara26°4’23” S 152°3’3” E
Not a typical farming day
April 1, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
So today I ended up building a bird cage, helping put the roof on anyway. The other two guy which were doing it were both scared of heights so muggings had to do all of the higher work.
Getting theRead more
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- Day 43
- Tuesday, April 5, 2022
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Altitude: 327 m
- AustraliaWondai26°18’58” S 151°52’56” E
25km kind of day
April 5, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
So today all I did was ride first I took the neighbour for a short ride round the fields.
This afternoon me and Bec went to the forest for a really lovely ride was amazing trotting and cantering upRead more
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- Day 46
- Friday, April 8, 2022 at 7:44 PM
- 🌙 20 °C
- Altitude: 224 m
- AustraliaBoonara26°4’23” S 152°3’3” E
Hoof trimming
April 8, 2022 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
Today I was given the chance to learn how to trim horses feet it was so great being able to do something like that. Very satisfying but very hard work.
Hit me up for work when I come home 😂Read more
TravelerBeautiful shoes. Did you trim and file them on your horse? Well done. Another valuable skill. Would it be the same process for horses, cattle and sheep?
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- Day 55
- Sunday, April 17, 2022
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Altitude: 99 m
- AustraliaSunshine Coast26°29’10” S 152°37’30” E
First Endurance Ride
April 17, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
This weekend I went to my first endurance ride.
I ended up doing two 40km rides one on Friday and one on Saturday. By the end of the weekend I am very surprised I am not in a wheel chair but I amRead more
TravelerJen. What an incredible weekend. They have a great setup with the trailer. I bet your sore after all that time in the saddle. They look a great family and you fit right in. What a lovely life they have, really jealous. When do you plan to do the full 160k. Are these Endurance rides a regular event throughout the year? Did anyone film you riding? We would love to see how you've progressed. Well proud Dad 😊 xxx
TravelerHi Jen,you do seem to be having a lovely time out there in Australia,and to be with such a lovely family,is so reassuring for Mom and Dad. and to be riding those lovely horses all day as a job,is incredible "what is the reason for those Endurance rides,is it for the horse ,or the rider's ? " take care Jen,love you lot's xx
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- Day 57
- Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 6:38 PM
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: 224 m
- AustraliaBoonara26°4’23” S 152°3’3” E
Childhood dream
April 19, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Helped open the shop this morning was a nice early start. And actually got to live my childhood dream of being a shop keeper, after my mum DEPRIVED me of a till even though I asked for one forRead more
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- Day 65
- Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 6:25 PM
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 236 m
- AustraliaBoonara26°4’23” S 152°3’3” E
Doing my own thing
April 27, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
I was left to do my own thing today so got all the tack from the other weekend wash and while I waited I started working on the two weaned calves I have got to halter break. Then after I sorted allRead more
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- Day 68
- Saturday, April 30, 2022
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 38 m
- AustraliaAustralia Zoo26°50’9” S 152°57’39” E
Australia zoo
April 30, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Today was an amazing day went to the australian zoo. It was so cool to see what Steve Irvine had created and his family were carrying on. He still very much lives on there with videos and pictures I'dRead more
TravelerJen, you lucky thing. Looks amazing. It's great to see the family are carrying on with Steve's legacy. What a passionate and inspirational man he was. Is his son just like him. Mad as box of frogs? xxx
Traveler"G'dayJen,"thanks for you update,it looks as though you had an amazing day,with the family at the Zoo "we can just imagine you having great fun with the children" you do loom so well "the Australian air,is certainly agreeing with you" Dad is keeping up to date,about your forthcoming adventure,sounds great"
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- Day 73
- Thursday, May 5, 2022
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 397 m
- AustraliaCherbourg26°22’3” S 151°52’32” E
Just a short training ride
May 5, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Had a chilled day today and went for a short little training ride in wandi again!
Only 35km!
TravelerYou lightweight Jen, only 35km. Hope you enjoyed it ? What app did you use to record the ride? Its good how it shows you what speed you rode at! The weather looked gorgeous, not too hot hopefully? How's the bum and legs? xxx
TravelerDid you take any video footage during the ride? Would be great to see you both riding! I wish you had taken my GoPro!
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- Day 77
- Monday, May 9, 2022 at 3:53 PM
- 🌧 17 °C
- Altitude: 235 m
- AustraliaBoonara26°4’24” S 152°3’3” E
Just the very latest tradesman here
May 9, 2022 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Well today I been up to something I never thought I would do. I installed 20 solar panels on the roof I put them up all of my own with Craig passing me things, as everyone is scared of heights. 😂
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- Day 95
- Friday, May 27, 2022
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: 17 m
- AustraliaPetrie Terrace27°27’50” S 153°0’38” E
Saying good bye
May 27, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Today was kind of said saying good bye to the boys. They got a bit upset amd was a bit strange leaving again, traveling is a very surreal experience. But let the adventure begin started by watchingRead more
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- Day 97
- Sunday, May 29, 2022
- ⛅ 13 °C
- Altitude: 23 m
- AustraliaFlinders Street railway station37°49’4” S 144°57’53” E
Melbourne day 1
May 29, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
This morning we got up far to early and made the two hour flight down to Melbourne. Its like a whole different country alot colder and its more like autumn leaves are falling off the trees.
It'sRead more
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- Day 98
- Monday, May 30, 2022
- 🌧 10 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- AustraliaSaint Kilda West37°51’53” S 144°58’3” E
Diet needed urgently
May 30, 2022 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Had some amazing food since being here think excessive and a diet Is coming my way.
Also went to St kilda which is nice town by the sea. Way to cold and rainy for a beach day
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- Day 99
- Tuesday, May 31, 2022
- ⛅ 10 °C
- Altitude: 26 m
- AustraliaSouth Yarra37°50’29” S 144°59’1” E
Melbourne botanical gardens
May 31, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
We went to a really nice market they have here which you could literally buy everything it was amazing was hoping there might be free samples but no unfortunately not.
Next we headed to a botanicalRead more
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- Day 100
- Wednesday, June 1, 2022
- 🌧 11 °C
- Altitude: 14 m
- AustraliaLake Tyers Beach37°51’26” S 148°5’0” E
First leg in the camper
June 1, 2022 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
We picked up the camper today and traveled around 300km ish well about 4 hours. Now we are settled in I have organised everything in the camper to try and make it liveable.
Made spagbol for dinnerRead more
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- Day 102
- Friday, June 3, 2022
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 64 m
- AustraliaWingecarribee34°44’10” S 150°28’12” E
Camper life
June 3, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
So the last couple of days we have been here there and everywhere from bairnsdale to batman's Bay. Seeing all the different beaches and walks there is about. Also found a beach with very squeaky sandRead more
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- Day 105
- Monday, June 6, 2022
- ☀️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- AustraliaSydney Opera House33°51’23” S 151°12’53” E
Sydney
June 6, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
The last three days we have spent in Sydney. We are very lucky and definitely came at the right time as a big light show has been happening every night called vivid. The opera house was amazing evenRead more
Travelerso glad you are having a good time,keep clicking away at that camera,"you will have such lovely memories to remember" love you xx
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- Day 108
- Thursday, June 9, 2022
- ☀️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 472 m
- AustraliaFaulconbridge33°42’26” S 150°31’29” E
Blue mountain national park
June 9, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
The last couple of day I spent in the blue mountains national park where there are some stunning views it was amazing. I went on some lovely walks and even went kayaking on the river nepean. I thinkRead more
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- Day 112
- Monday, June 13, 2022
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 68 m
- AustraliaCosy Corner28°38’24” S 153°38’6” E
Byron Bay
June 13, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
The last couple of days I have been in byron bay where it has finally been warm and I actually had a beach day where it was warm !!!!
Got up way to early this morning at 5:30 to go to the light houseRead more
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- Day 117
- Saturday, June 18, 2022
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 5 m
- AustraliaNoosa Head26°22’49” S 153°7’0” E
Noosa
June 18, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Stopped off at Noosa and finally was warm enough yo have a beach day. I even went in the sea was still cold though. Went for a lovely walk in the morning as well along the coastal edge.
Travelerwow Jen. Your photography skills have certainly improved. Almost picture perfect. What a beautiful place ..... paradise 😎
TravelerHi Jen,we have missed your updates,so nice to see one now."what a beautiful beach "and the skies look so clear.Mom and Dad have kept us up to date with your calls on messenger" so glad everything is going fine for you.we both send you all our love,take care.love you lots N & N xx
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- Day 119
- Monday, June 20, 2022
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 225 m
- AustraliaBoonara26°4’30” S 152°3’3” E
Feels like home
June 20, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
The last few days I have spent round Goomeri visiting Bec,Craig, the boys and Clint which was really lovely
Felt so nice to know people and be in a fermiliar place
I also had a very exciting morningRead more
Traveler"Oh Jen,what a beautiful sight"did you have to help the Mom,or did she manage all herself ?,Glad to see you are back with the family for a short while,before you carry on with hour adventure.keep the photo's coming love you lot's take care.love N & N xx
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- Day 122
- Thursday, June 23, 2022
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- AustraliaRainbow Beach25°54’2” S 153°5’31” E
Rainbow beach 🌈
June 23, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
My next stop was rainbow beach. It was a lovely quiet peaceful town with amazing beaches and sand dunes.
It's famous for its multicoloured sand.
And well it would be rude not to have an ice creamRead more
TravelerBeaches look amazing...... can you do those bottles that you put the sane in and they make a rainbow in colours.... think we did it in the Isle of Wight xx
Travelerwonderful beach Jen. Is it as warm as it looks. did you go for a paddle then topped off with a nice ice cream. so jealous xxx
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- Day 124
- Saturday, June 25, 2022
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 6 m
- AustraliaFraser Coast25°12’54” S 153°15’49” E
Fraizer island
June 25, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Had the most amazing time on fraizer island we had a big group of 25 really amazing people.
We saw some amazing scenery and a animals like dingos, dolphins, whales, white bellied eagle and a turtleRead more
TravelerWhat a wonderful place Jen. Looks like you had "bonzer time" You've made some nice friends, you look really happy. Camping indoors what a great idea xxx
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- Day 128
- Wednesday, June 29, 2022
- ☁️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 15 m
- AustraliaBundaberg East24°51’14” S 152°22’12” E
TravelerAbsolutely awesome Jen. 👌
TravelerAs Dad say's " that does look awesome, Jen",a real cowgirl li
Travelera real cowgirl life you have out there,"enjoy every minute of it darling." love you xx