29 June Last night our camp hosts, Debbie and Dave hosted the campers at their communal camp fire. Deb cooked us the most delicious camp oven damper I have ever eaten, as well as little pizza triangles. We did not need dinner last night Camp oven This morning Rosie and I explored the many incredible … Continue reading Day 14 Mount Morgan

28 June Sunshine greeted Rosie and me on our morning walk today. While I took photos of the sunny sky Rose discovered the muddy mangrove swamp! She … Oh dear…Busy ant It was only 150 kilometers to our next camp at Mount Morgan. However, we did have to climb up a long, steep mountain with … Continue reading Day 13 Boyne Island to Mt Morgan

28 June Sunshine greeted Rosie and me on our morning walk today. While I took photos of the sunny sky Rose discovered the muddy mangrove swamp! She looked so alarmed as her feet sank into the black gooey mess. Sunrise on the Boyne river

27 June After a wet night today dawned grey and gloomy. Rosie and I managed a short damp walk in light rain. Raindrops & puddles We met up with the grandies and family for lunch at the Auckland House, Brewpub which is located right on the waterfront near the Cruise Terminal. I enjoyed relaxing with … Continue reading Day 12 Gladstone

23 June We enjoyed a fabulously full day catching up with my darling Grandson, Red (Drew). I think it must be 30 years since i was last in this amazing city. The riverside has been transformed and the city itself is totally unrecognisable. We wandered beside the beautiful riverside area near the Brisbane wheel. There … Continue reading Day 8 Brisbane

22 June We have enjoyed our stay with the Bofingers at their amazing new home, however today it was time to bid them farewell and continue north towards Brisbane. We are now settled in at the Pine River Showground at Lawnton, to the north of Brisbane. Our site is beside the wood chop arena. If … Continue reading Day 7 Banora Point to Pine Rivers Show Ground

20 - 21 June On Sunday morning, Bruce & Judi took us for a drive down to Potts Point and back along the coast to Kingscliff. At the Surf Club, we paused for lunch, which we enjoyed up on the deck overlooking the beach. It was a great day, great food and great memories shared … Continue reading Day 5 -6 Banora Point

19 June Last night we treated ourselves to the best Italian in Yamba at the Sassafras, which is just up the road from camp. The entree called ‘Rat’s Balls’ was irresistible. My Ratatouille Penne and Norm’s Prawns & Linguini were both delicious. It was a perfect night out. Rosie and I enjoyed our early morning … Continue reading Day 4 Yamba to Banora Point

18 June Rosie and I enjoyed a wonderful early morning amble around Pete & Narelle’s garden as the sun rose this morning Early morning sun rise Rose’s seatBertram Bidding farewell to our dear friends, we continued ambling north past the Big Banana at Coffs Harbour as well as the first sugar cane plantations of the … Continue reading Day 3 Newee Creek to Yamba