DAY 82 HOME ON BONG BONG HILL MOSS VALE

Tuesday 26 July 2022 During the evening, after I posted the previous blog from Grenfell, showers blew in on an arctic wind. We cranked up the gas heater, and stayed cosy inside the van as the wind whistled around the van and the rain pelted the roof in a watery stacatto rhythm. We woke on … Continue reading DAY 82 HOME ON BONG BONG HILL MOSS VALE

DAY 65 LAKE CANELLAN, CAMOOWEAL, QLD

Saturday 9 July 2022 After two days at Katherine we drove out of town past Tony's memorial and continued south on our journey towards home. Everything is a new experience for Coomalie, who spent most of the drive to our next camp at South Newcastle Waters, watching over Norm's shoulder, taking in all the passing … Continue reading DAY 65 LAKE CANELLAN, CAMOOWEAL, QLD

DAY 60 – Fun, Friends and Farewells

https://videopress.com/v/B5aFVe3j?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Monday 4 July 2022 LAST NOTES COOMALIE Ever since we first arrived at Coomalie, James has kept us well supplied with delicious Paws Paws from the Coomalie garden. Each one has been bigger than the previous one. During the last few days with our dear Coomalie Family, we were presented with the giant of … Continue reading DAY 60 – Fun, Friends and Farewells

DAY 57 FIRE AND SMOKE

Friday 1 July 2022 Coomalie There has been a great deal of action around the Farm this week, with about 90 young army and air force cadets here on a training camp. It was hilarious on the first day when a small group of cadets were trying to hide in the long grass opposite Coomalie … Continue reading DAY 57 FIRE AND SMOKE

DAY 51 SUNSETS, AIR MUSEUMS AND OTHER TALES

Saturday 25 June 2022 Coomalie Richard proposed a sunset equinox picnic down at the 'shack', which was left by the Search & Rescue team. Unfortunately council meetings and other obstacles meant that we celebrated the winter equinox a day later on 23 June. James stayed home cooking up a storm for our evening feast. Norm, … Continue reading DAY 51 SUNSETS, AIR MUSEUMS AND OTHER TALES

DAY 47 COOMALIE

Tuesday 21 June 2022 One of the most striking sounds of Coomalie is that of the Bush Stone-curlew. Judging by the eerie, mournful sounds that echo through the night, there must be a large population of these birds, who call this place home. I caught a small sample last night. As soon as I stopped … Continue reading DAY 47 COOMALIE

DAY 30 COOMALIE

4 JUNE 2022 Early morning here on the Airfield is the perfect time to take a walk and explore this fascinating place. The air is lovely and cool, often a touch of mist or smoke from the various fires that occur at this time of year, is still swirling amongst the tall grasses and the … Continue reading DAY 30 COOMALIE

Day 27 COOMALIE

Wednesday 1 June 2022 Today is the first day of winter and as I write to you it is a balmy 30°. Down south they’re expecting snow and blizzards! Earlier this morning a young trainee pilot was doing touch and go practice on the runway here. Watching him took my thoughts back many years ago … Continue reading Day 27 COOMALIE

DAY 15 LAKE CANELLAN, CAMOOWEAL QLD

FRIDAY 20 MAY 2022 We have been on the road now for two weeks, and here we are camped at one of our favourite places. The brolgas, whistling kites, ducks, egrets, cormorants, mudlarks, galahs, herons, butcher birds, and other feathered locals have made us feel so welcome with their lovely song and funny antics. One … Continue reading DAY 15 LAKE CANELLAN, CAMOOWEAL QLD

Day 11 KYUNA TO MOUNT ISA

Monday 16 May Last night about 8 road trains (three carriages each) spent the night in the truck park beside the pub. As the sun peeped just over the horizon, tinting the sky a ruby red, first one, then the next slowly came to life, the engines increasing in powerful sound, and then the long … Continue reading Day 11 KYUNA TO MOUNT ISA