Tuesday 14 June 2020 Yesterday was a sombre, emotional but also a happy day, as the time for the funeral of Paul Bonavita finally had arrived. The memorial service was held up in Darwin at the Thorak Cemetery Chapel. Many of Paul's friends from all parts of his life came, including of course his family, … Continue reading DAY 40 COOMALIE

SUNDAY 12 JUNE 2022 Over the last couple of days, the weather has cooled down considerably as a cold front passed over us. The Doona has been retrieved from hibernation to manage the chilling overnight temperature plummet to 10 degrees. Our warm coats, which NT Tourist sites confidently advise you will never need up here, … Continue reading DAY 38 COOMALIE

MONDAY 6 JULY Cool Dog Carlie knows how to keep her cool when the temperature is rising. Thunderstorm Yesterday afternoon, like most afternoons here fluffy white and grey cumulus nimbus clouds built up and the air became rapidly still and the heat intensified. The occasional lingering roar of thunder sounded and I assumed that, like … Continue reading Day 32 COOMALIE MOODS

Sunday 29 May 2022 Home is now under the lovely shady cool trees at the Riverside Caravan Park in Katherine. The park is high above the deep banks of the Katherine River, which is very wide here. The immediate river below is dry sandy beds. I think one of the channels further across may still … Continue reading DAY 24 KATHERINE NT

SATURDAY 21 MAY 2022 This morning we planned to visit the Drover's Camp Museum, in town. It is voting day for the Federal Election today and I was wondering whether we would see any evidence of activity here. I think about a third of the town's population of about 300 must have come in early … Continue reading DAY 16 LAKE CANELLAN AND CAMOOWEAL

TUESDAY 17 MAY Today we were car-less as Linus spent most of the day having her radiator replaced. It was very peaceful relaxing at the Sunset Caravan Park, which is so aptly named. The sunsets have been spectacular here - almost as if they were arranged especially by the park. Rosie and I explored the … Continue reading Day 12 MOUNT ISA

Sunday 15 May 2022 Today dawned beautifully clear and sunny. A majestic group of Brolgas performed a low level fly past over camp with the soft whirring of their wings and occasional deep honk to announce their presence. It took my breath away as I looked up and saw them, so sleek and perfect as … Continue reading DAY 10 LONGREACH TO KYUNA VIA WINTON

Friday 13 May I think Rosie might have remembered the Barcaldine Showground from our previous camp there last year. This morning she confidently led me around to the Rodeo ring, pausing to sniff the daisies on the way. There were a few horses taking training gallops around the racecourse, which caught her attention, although I … Continue reading DAY 8 BARCALDINE TO LONGREACH

TAMBO TO BARCALDINE Light misty rain was wafting in as we packed up and set out along the Lansborough Highway towards Barcaldine. About 20 klms into our trip we caught up with a road train and the rain became heavier as the water logged earth could not soak up another drop. Soon the land was … Continue reading Day 7 TAMBO TO BARCALDINE Thursday 12 May