After uploading the blog entry last night, we went for a walk and had the fortune of meeting a lovely couple from Wellington, New Zealand.  We spoke with them for about 1 hour before we had tea and then . . . → Read More: 1 June 2008 – Barkly Homestead to Wycliffe Well

Another typical day, up at 6.00am, on the road at 7.45am etc etc etc.

But before we go there, let us look at last night AFTER we posted the blog.  For the first time since owning the motorhome, we connected . . . → Read More: 31 May 2008 – Mt Isa to Barkly Homestead (NT)

We are becoming accustomed to the lifestyle and sleeping through the night is becoming easier provided that we open the right window to create the perfect airflow.  Finally, we got it right, the perfect conditions for a sound night’s sleep and then the alarm went off at . . . → Read More: 30 May 2008 – Cloncurry to Mt Isa

We hit the sack fairly late last night but had a very comfortable night until the alarm sounded at 6.00am.  We were on the road at 7.45am and after a quick stop in Longreach for some bread, we were heading north west.  177 kilometres down the road . . . → Read More: 29 May 2008 – Longreach to Cloncurry

The alarm woke us at 6.00am and we were quickly out of bed to perform the usual morning functions.  Today we needed to get way smartly as the intention was to be in Longreach at 9.00am when the Stockman’s Hall of Fame opened.

. . . → Read More: 28 May 2008 – Barcaldine to Longreach

We woke just before the alarm which was set at 6.00am when “She” felt the urge to “make a visit”.

Sunrise was magnificent with all the signs present for a good . . . → Read More: 27 May 2008 – Charleville to Barcaldine

The alarm was set at 6.00am as “She” wanted to get up early and do the “hair wash” thing. “He” got to sleep in.

First job today was to take several photographs as it appeared there was a spot of . . . → Read More: 26 May 2008 – Roma to Charleville

The alarm went off at 6.00am and we elected to make the effort of getting up with the intention of an early departure.

We left the caravan park just after 7.30am heading north on the Leichhardt Highway heading first through . . . → Read More: 25 May 2008 – Goondiwindi to Roma

Today was planned to allow for a visit to the artesian spa at Moree and a trip to a macadamia plantation before the short 120 kilometre trip to Goondiwindi.

After speaking with some other travellers about the short amount of time you can actually spend in the spa plus apparent . . . → Read More: 24 May 2008 – Moree to Goondiwindi

Last night was actually warmer than we expected.  We awoke to a beautiful Tamworth day and realisation that we were really on our trip.  The alarm went off at 7.00am and breakfast consisted of croissants, a banana and coffee.  After speaking with our neighbours, we departed at . . . → Read More: 23 May 2008 – Tamworth to Moree

Day 1

Best laid plans are there to be broken, our 9.00am departure was actually about 9.45am after refuelling the motorhome at Drummoyne.  We paid $1.72 per litre which turned out to be a good buy and the cheapest we . . . → Read More: 22 May 2008 – Sydney to Tamworth

We are now in final countdown mode as we depart tomorrow. We are still concerned with the escalation in the price of diesel fuel. Last year we paid between $1.32 and $1.59 cpl, this year it looks like the cost will be between $1.70 and $2.20cpl. “I wish my salary had gone up . . . → Read More: 21 May 2008 – Sydney (Departure day minus 1)