SUNDAY 8 AUGUST We were treated to a most magical sunrise while Rosie and I ambled off on our morning roaming. Today was THE day for the Batchelor Town and Country Markets. Norm had volunteered to take James' place on the Men's Shed Sausage Sizzle. Denise has a stall there where she displays her beautiful … Continue reading Day 53 COOMALIE SUNRISE AND BATCHELOR MARKETS
Day 52 MORE FROM COOMALIE
Saturday 7 August 2021 DOGGY TAILS - The Cook and his Mates Rosie, Conan & Chinner Rosie, Chinner, Conan & Carli Chinner Norm decided to cook up a batch of bolognaise sauce on Thursday. In no time the delicious smells had attracted every resident dog on Coomalie. The next night we heard a distant chorus … Continue reading Day 52 MORE FROM COOMALIE
DAY 50: COOMALIE – Ambling in the Garden
5 August 2021 Denise had so many colourful, interesting and pretty plants in her many gardens and pots.It is such a pleasure to amble around the garden and meditate. It won't be long before there will be an abundance of bananas at Coomalie. There is also a refreshing plunge pool, which Carli and Chinner seem … Continue reading DAY 50: COOMALIE – Ambling in the Garden
Day 49 COOMALIE
4 AUGUST 2021 We have settled into the Coomalie rhythm of life now. I could get very used to living in this lovely place. Although it does get hot, I think I am slowly acclimatising. James has lent us a spare generator to run our air conditioner at night, which makes sleeping a breeze. The … Continue reading Day 49 COOMALIE
DAY 46 COOMALIE
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
Day 45 COOMALIE AT LAST!
31 July Finally, after a week camping at the beautiful Manbulloo Station it was time to pack up and start the last leg of our outward journey for this Amble. I have been looking forward to getting back to Coomalie since the last time we farewelled our dear friends, the Wrighties and Richard, 3 years … Continue reading Day 45 COOMALIE AT LAST!
DAYS 43 – 44 MANBULLOO, KATHERINE
29 -30 JULY Yesterday was rather uneventful. We had to drop the Patrol off early at R. J. Motors to have the air bags replaced in the suspension. Rob, the owner dropped us back in town at about 8.30, so we grabbed the opportunity to have our hair cut at the Barber Shack. I think … Continue reading DAYS 43 – 44 MANBULLOO, KATHERINE
DAYS 41 -42 MANBULLOO, KATHERINE – MEMORIAL CONSTRUCTION DAYS 2 – 3
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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Day 40 Manbulloo, Katherine: Memorial Cairn: day 1
26 July MONDAY We have set aside the next 3 or more days to work on the construction of a memorial cairn for Tony. Knowing that it was the beginning of achieving my main reason for coming here, I was awake and up even earlier that usual. Rosie and I were treated to an awesome … Continue reading Day 40 Manbulloo, Katherine: Memorial Cairn: day 1
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