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5 June 2008 – Alice Springs to Marla

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It was very cold in Alice last night and we went to bed early and watched television until 9.30pm when…

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4 June 2008 – Alice Springs

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We had another excellent night’s sleep due to it being very cool (the roof hatch was unfortunately left open) and…

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Posted in: Previous Years - 2008 Central Australia - May & June Filed under: Alice Springs

3 June 2008 – Alice Springs to Palm Valley & return

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Last night was cool and this allowed us to have the best night’s sleep so far this trip.  Our slumber…

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Posted in: Previous Years - 2008 Central Australia - May & June Filed under: Alice Springs

2 June 2008 – Wycliffe Well to Alice Springs

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It was relatively hot in Wycliffe Well last night but we managed to survive the night and fortunately, we did…

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1 June 2008 – Barkly Homestead to Wycliffe Well

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After uploading the blog entry last night, we went for a walk and had the fortune of meeting a lovely…

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31 May 2008 – Mt Isa to Barkly Homestead (NT)

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Another typical day, up at 6.00am, on the road at 7.45am etc etc etc. But before we go there, let…

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30 May 2008 – Cloncurry to Mt Isa

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We are becoming accustomed to the lifestyle and sleeping through the night is becoming easier provided that we open the…

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29 May 2008 – Longreach to Cloncurry

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We hit the sack fairly late last night but had a very comfortable night until the alarm sounded at 6.00am. …

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28 May 2008 – Barcaldine to Longreach

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The alarm woke us at 6.00am and we were quickly out of bed to perform the usual morning functions.  Today…

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27 May 2008 – Charleville to Barcaldine

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

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26 May 2008 – Roma to Charleville

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

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25 May 2008 – Goondiwindi to Roma

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The alarm went off at 6.00am and we elected to make the effort of getting up with the intention of…

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24 May 2008 – Moree to Goondiwindi

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Today was planned to allow for a visit to the artesian spa at Moree and a trip to a macadamia…

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23 May 2008 – Tamworth to Moree

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Last night was actually warmer than we expected.  We awoke to a beautiful Tamworth day and realisation that we were…

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22 May 2008 – Sydney to Tamworth

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Day 1 Best laid plans are there to be broken, our 9.00am departure was actually about 9.45am after refuelling the…

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21 May 2008 – Sydney (Departure day minus 1)

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We are now in final countdown mode as we depart tomorrow. We are still concerned with the escalation in the…

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16 March 2008 – Ulladulla to Sydney

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Overnight, Burrill Lake was covered with a very heavy fog which loaded the trees above our campsite with water. We…

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15 March 2008 – Eden to Ulladulla

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Day 8 started at 6.30am when the alarm went off. “She” had a shower whilst “He” posted the daily update…

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14 March 2008 – Lakes Entrance to Eden

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A total fire ban was in place across the eastern part of Australia. There were fires burning near Adelaide in…

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13 March 2008 – Bright to Lakes Entrance

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We departed Bright just after 9.15am in perfect weather conditions. The temperature for the area of the trip today was…

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12 March 2008 – Wangaratta to Bright

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Brown Brothers Day – a place high on “His” list of places to visit before he dies!!! Thanks to the…

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11 March 2008 – Tumut to Wangaratta

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We thought summer finished at the end of February. It actually feels like it started at the beginning of March.…

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10 March 2008 – Cooma to Tumut

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The alarm was set for 6.00am, we got up at 7.00am. At 6.00am we figured that we were not going…

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9 March 2008 – Ulladulla to Cooma

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The alarm was set for 6.00am, we got up at 6.30am. We had a quick breakfast and “She” decided to…

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8 March 2008 – Sydney to Ulladulla

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Trip Overview We will travel down the South Coast of NSW via the Princess Highway to Bega where we travel…

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16 June 2007 – Hay to Sydney

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We were on the road at 8.30am for the short, 270 kilometre drive to Wagga.  First stop was after a…

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15 June 2007 – Renmark to Hay

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The alarm went off a 6.30am (6.00 SA time) and we learnt from the radio that it was minus 4.7…

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14 June 2007 – Peterborough to Renmark

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We awoke to a very cold morning with a frost and fog on the hills around us.  First stop today…

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13 June 2007 – Woomera to Peterborough

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Unfortunately, we are really on our way home now.  We had another comfortable night even-though it was very cold. We…

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12 June 2007 – Coober Pedy to Woomera

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“She” was up early to shower but on the understanding that we could not depart before 9.30am (local time) as…

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