MONDAY 23 AUGUST 2021 At the same time as the sun set last night, a Blue Moon was predicted to rise. Looking EAST towards the headwaters of the Adelaide River in Litchfield Park Looking WEST down towards the Airstrip and back to Batchelor Richard had arranged for us all to gather up at the Lister … Continue reading DAY 68: COOMALIE SUNSET AND BLUE MOON

20 AUGUST, 2021 On Wednesday we were advised that the COVID lock down orders for Darwin would be lifted at midday. With happy and expectant hearts Norm and I drove up in the hire car to Darwin to be reunited with our Golden Linus. The first problem Norm discovered when he was back onboard the … Continue reading DAY 65: COOMALIE – LINUS SAGA CONTINUED

1 August The sun was just rising when Rosie and I ambled off on our first walk of the day. By the time we had walked a short distance down the landing strip the sun was already ramping up the temperature, in readiness for yet another very hot Northern Territory day. I joined Denise this … Continue reading DAY 46 COOMALIE

27 - 28 JULY A lovely silver moon was still shining above, on Tuesday as we set out to make the most of the cool air. We paused at the cross to place the flowers there and spend a few moments in reflection. I kept a blue flower from the bunch to tie on the … Continue reading DAYS 41 -42 MANBULLOO, KATHERINE – MEMORIAL CONSTRUCTION DAYS 2 – 3

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22 July The early morning light painted a beautiful scene on our walk before breakfast. Rosie, however, was more interested in the delicious smells around the old campfire. We camped at Newcastle Waters so that we would have a short drive up to Daly Waters this morning to ensure that we could get a reasonable … Continue reading Day 36 South Newcastle Waters to Daly Waters

18 - 19 July A beautiful sunrise greeted us on Sunday morning. The wind did not return until nearly midday, so Rosie and I enjoyed a lovely walk along the lake, exploring our new home. There are so many different birds here, including my favourite pelican, the awesome brolgas, little black ducks, heron, shags, whistling … Continue reading Days 33 & 34 Lake Canellan Camooweal

17 July Yesterday we moved on from Mt Isa to Camooweal, only 14 kilometers from the QLD/NT border. We enjoyed our camps at Lakes Frances and Canellan last time and want to stay a few days this time. At Mt Isa I caught up with the usual domestic chores: washing and restocking fridge etc. Although … Continue reading Day 32 Lake Canellan, Camooweal

15 July The early morning light was spectacular as Rosie and I ambled around McKinlay this morning. We waved Our friend from last night, the road train driver farewell as he departed on his way. SunriseRoad train departingDundee’s UteBush NurseCWAPolice Station McKinlayBush Church Today we continued up the Landsborough Highway to the Flinders and up … Continue reading Day 30 McKinlay to Mt Isa