Australia
Lake Canellan

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    • Day 66

      Camooweal

      June 22, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C

      Overnight free camp.
      I am getting out the Binoculars. We are on the banks of Lake Canellan which is the most southerly of the two billabongs just south of town. Plenty of bird varieties on show.
      Towns population is 36, so I should not be surprised that the Pub’s (very large and professional looking) kitchen was not open for lunch. There might be 200 overnighters in the area. The Billabongs have vans camped up every 50-100 meters on their western sides yet it still feels very private.
      It’s now just before 7am and the sun is starting a gentle blaze. The is so much bird activity on the billabong, but it feels subdued like they are waiting for day break before disturbing the peace.
      (Later) Hark! The parrots are awake, so much for the muffled activity. The ducks are playing a fly/run game across the water. (My book tells me they are Eurasian Coots). They gallop the surface for about 60 meters with coordinated wings & feet before touching down again. Hilarious.
      Our stay here was bracketed by a fabulous sunset and a better sunrise.
      Off to Mount Isa today for a big grocery shop.
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    • Day 35

      Brake Lights

      July 22, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C

      We were up and out! Stopping by the mechanics place by 9.30, to be met by an empty house - well, some people were around, but he wasn't there.
      Ian phoned him and said he would be back shortly. "Just sit back and chill in the van"'. Two other caravans were also waiting. He arrived back with his ute carrying a large roll of hay for his horse.
      He had a look at the lights, and said that he didn't think it was an electrical issue - but more that the bulb elements in the lights were done. Because these were considered older lights, he was pretty certain no one in Mount Isa would have them. So we were stuck for the minute with duff lights. We headed off for Camooweal Billabong. It was very pleasant, and very busy! Cars and caravans lined the edge of the Billabong. We parked on the opposite side of the road, and had a good level site all to ourselves, plus a good view of the water from the kitchen window. A couple of locals drove past selling firewood for $20. We didn't have enough cash, and besides the evening was mild. One guy opposite started playing his guitar and singing. He was a good guitar player, but sang as flat as a tack!
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    • Day 42

      Camooweal Qld

      May 31, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

      One of our favourite spots. Camooweal has only recently opened up after the floods and unfortunately they are closing it to all but locals, for cultural reasons in a few weeks. Luckily we were able to take advantage of the small window that it is open. The bird life here is amazing and we spent many an hour watching the brolgas, egrets, herons and whistling kites feeding g from the billabong.Read more

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