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Category: Previous Years – 2008 Central Australia – May & June

16 June 2008 – Dubbo to Sydney

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  We set the alarm for 6.00am to ensure we would arrive back in Sydney early in the afternoon.  We…

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15 June 2008 – Cobar to Dubbo

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We decided to set the alarm early to allow us to prepare for an early departure so we could maximise our…

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14 June 2008 – Broken Hill to Cobar

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We were up with the alarm at 6.30am (est) and on the road by 8.00am (est). We departed Broken Hill…

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13 June 2008 – Broken Hill

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Last night provided both of us with the best sleep we have had since leaving home.  The alarm was set…

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12 June 2008 – Flinders Ranges to Broken Hill

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We were up at 6.00am and ready to depart at 7.45am.  We said our goodbyes and left Rawnsley Park at…

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11 June 2008 – Flinders Ranges

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The alarm went off at 7.00am and a quick look outside the door revealed a dry day with high cloud…

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10 June 2008 – Flinders Ranges

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The alarm went off at 7.00am and a quick look out the window revealed low cloud over Wilpena Pound.  There…

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9 June 2008 – Port Augusta to Flinders Ranges

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We awoke to a dull overcast day but fortunately it was dry.  As a result of driving through to Port…

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8 June 2008 – Coober Pedy to Port Augusta

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As anticipated, the rain arrived. We had light rain overnight and this settled the dust in Coober Pedy. The plan…

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7 June 2008 – Coober Pedy

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The alarm was set for 7.00am as a day of rest and relaxation was planned.  We awoke to overcast skies…

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6 June 2008 – Marla to Coober Pedy

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We had a funny night last night, one minute it was hot, then it was cold.  Prior to going to…

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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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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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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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