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July 2016 – July 2017
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    Smythesdale

    July 31, 2016 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

    Well, we are finally on our way on that trip we have been waiting so long for. I never thought that I we rent our house but the opportunity just fell in our laps. Nathan and Peter from Quality Wool which has a depot in Smythesdale and were looking for a place to rent. After some discussion, we thought why not. I am confident that they will look after it until we return.

    The weather is fine and we are on our way to Maryborough today as Steve has some work there.    Read more

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    Maryborough, Victoria

    July 31, 2016 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

    Arrived at Maryborough and all set up by 2:00. Ecka has checked out the place and agrees that these are some nice digs. We have a resident Plover which is giving us some grief on our way to the toilets but I suspect that there is a family near by as I can hear some noises in the bushes.Read more

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    Maryborough, Victoria

    August 2, 2016 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

    Things are pretty much the as normal around here, I'm at home and Steve is of to work. Tried out the Dream pot today and made a curry. As I suspected, there is family of plovers living near the amenities block. Mum and 4 very wobbly chicks appeared today. They are just finding there legs but that isn't stopping them from getting around and making it very difficult for mum and dad to keep them safe from passing cars and foot traffic. Curry tastes beautiful.Read more

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    Maryborough

    August 4, 2016 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C

    Today I will venture out for a walk. The weather is sunny and just the inspiration I need to get out and walk. We are situated just next to Lake Victoria. It is not as big as Lake Wendouree but for that I am grateful as I walked the lake and found that by the time I returned, the knees couldn't take much more. It took me half an hour at a slow pace. The lake is surrounded by water fowl an what appears to be domestic ducks although they have interesting colors on them. Very pretty in fact and funny enough Steve has taken to feeding them.Read more

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    Balranald and Surrounds

    September 4, 2016 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C

    .....where the Wetlands meets the Outback.

    Headed off to spend a few days at Tooleybuc today so Steve could have a rest. This (Tooleybuc) is something he needs to do and who am I to argue. Stopped and had lunch on the way be the roadside and arrived at Tooleybuc around 1.00. Whilst driving around checking out the place, Steve spotted a sign for Balranald. He didn't have much to say about Tooleybuc but we headed for Balranald as we hadn't been there before. As we drove over the Murrumbidgee River we spotted a lush green caravan park on the banks. We both said "that's the park we'll stay at". Spent 2 nights here for the bargain price of $28 and checked out the pub while we were here, as you do. We also came across a frog, which represents the Southern Bell Frog, which is endangered species, also known as the Growling frog and low and behold a Toad sat down along side him. "Mary you need to loose weight my dear", I said to myself as I saw the photo.Read more

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    Balranald-Yanga Homestead NP

    September 4, 2016 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 25 °C

    Took a trip to the Yanga NP Homestead. We passed the sign as we were coming to Balranald. Homestead was set on the banks of the Yanga Lakes. Yanga was one of the most productive properties in the Riverina district in it's time and was established in 1870. It is built mainly of Murray pine logs, had a shearing shed to accommodate 3000 sheep and they also used to catch fish and transport them to Melbourne for sale. It also has a bird hide for many a bird watcher to enjoy, such as the White breasted wood sparrow, which was of much debate by some nearby bird watchers as we sat and enjoyed the view from the lake viewing platform.Read more

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    Mildura

    September 5, 2016 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    Mildura it is for a few weeks maybe, depending on Bryce's contacts. Maybe a few weeks work. Arriving safely as I was driving. I was directed to the Apex caravan park, not knowing why but found out that this was where Andy was made (as Steve put it). They holidayed here as a family many years ago. "Righto Luv, you back it in" says he. I'm generally good a backing, even if I do say so myself but today, there was total confusion. Steve directed me to the wrong side of the site and I had in my mind that the Power pole and taps were in line with each other. So back and forth I went until I cracked the shits and thought, well I'll come at it from a different angle. Oops!!! as i was rounding the corner up the end of the block, there stood a beautiful flower pot, mmm... made of concrete. Well you can guess hat happened. As I went around to the site, the one says laughingly, "I'm and idiot, I had you on the wrong side of the site. I was too scared to mention what I had done. I couldn't believe it. How stupid of me. We continued to set up camp and I plucked up the courage to tell him. Well as we know, he hit the roof and I brought him back down by reminding him of the time he almost removed the awning. Did I rant and rave then? No. He calmed down and we continued to set up camp and headed to Bryce's to see what painting he wanted done. On a brighter note the weather is perfect, sunny and a mild 19 deg.Read more

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    Red Cliffs

    September 7, 2016 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

    Well you never guess what I discovered, Red Cliffs actually has red cliffs. I know you're thinking, Drrrr. Well I never knew. We have been to Mildura several times and I didn't know this piece of information. My excuse is that we came when it was hot and who wants to go exploring, unless there's a cold drink and an air conditioner or swimming pool. So today we went and discovered the red cliffs, well, not so red. Maybe the light was wrong.Read more

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    Mungo NP

    September 7, 2016 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 22 °C

    Packed a cut lunch and headed off to Mungo NP today. Some 110 klms, 88 of which are dirt. Ecka was on the lookout for a Rest Stop and look what we found. It was like home or maybe not, Couch, TV and Cable, even some refreshments. Passed the park camping area on the way in before exploring the visitors centre and then some lunch. Mmmm... Ham and homemade pickles sandwiches and a few flies. A cup of hot coffee from the thermos and then off to the Woolshed. Up the ramp we passed the old sheep yards and an underground water tank which was built by digging a hole in the clay and lining it logs to stop the clay from collapsing. Walking in and it hit me, that smell, dirty wet sheep and dags. Even after all this time is still holds that unique odour, it's unforgettable. We then travelled further down the dirt to see the unique sand formationsRead more

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