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  • Day 18

    UK or Australia?

    April 21, 2017 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    We went back to Wollomombi to do a walk along the gorge the other way. That was after we had seen the local farmers round their cattle up by horse back. As it was early morning we were treated to Rock Wallabies feeding along the cliff edge. Apparently they have suction pads on their feet for easy grip! As we neared the end of Waterfall Way we visited our last waterfall which wasn't even on the map, there are so many, but it was equally as stunning. We restocked at the small city of Armidale which had a lovely hill station feel about it, with some interesting old buildings, many made of the black bricks used locally. The Autumn colours on the 'introduced' trees were amazing (all Aussie trees are evergreen). We went into the tourist information centre but didn't take the leaflet on '10 things to do for the over 40's' as it was all far too sensible! After the daily drying of the tent while eating a picnic lunch we covered a bit of mileage and got to Glen Innes. Another high town at 1100m above sea level. As we drove we passed through so many place names from the UK: Glencoe, Ben Lomond, Llangothlin, Exmouth, Glen Elgin, Aberfoyle... Then again, this region is called New England. The best was Stonehenge as it had a field of balancing rocks that defy gravity. Enjoying the comforts of a paid campsite tonight, like clothes washing, running water, electricity, lights and a covered kitchen.Read more