The Beginning of an Adventure
Well after a little procrastination and some genuine lack of time my first blog post has actually arrived. Who would have thought this travelling caper could be hard work. I am sure things will begin to settle down now we are in more of a travel mode.
After 20 years as a public servant it’s nice to be rewarded with an extended period of leave to take an adventure with the whole family. And what an adventure it has already been. There had been shake, rattle and snap through rough dirt tracks, some minor mishaps (read Jude’s blog re diesel) and a number of day long travels in the car. I have to put my hand up and say adjusting from work to travel has been more difficult than I imagined. Time to slow down and smell the dust!
I have already learned a lot so far. Not just about our wonderful country, but practical stuff like how frustrating changing a CB antenna can be, or the art of keeping dust out of the van.
The Corner Country was just amazing, the colours, the landscape, the dust and the dust. It was fascinating to see an oasis at Innamincka, where we could swim, kayak, and fish in the middle of the desert. A shame old Burke and Wills didn’t acknowledge the help of the traditional owners, without a doubt a different story would have been told.
At this stage we have encountered very few families travelling but when we do, the two girls make a bee line for them to make new friends. After our time in Balranald with 6 families it is sure an adjustment for Eliza and Jasmine as well. I am sure this will change as we get closer to the coast, and besides, the nomads we have met have been very friendly and loved chatting to the girls.
We are now in Longreach, with the brakes put on a bit, spending three nights here to see the sites and just relax a little. With the plan to head to Winton, check out the dinosaurs before heading to the coast where I am sure different experiences await.
Well after a little procrastination and some genuine lack of time my first blog post has actually arrived. Who would have thought this travelling caper could be hard work. I am sure things will begin to settle down now we are in more of a travel mode.
After 20 years as a public servant it’s nice to be rewarded with an extended period of leave to take an adventure with the whole family. And what an adventure it has already been. There had been shake, rattle and snap through rough dirt tracks, some minor mishaps (read Jude’s blog re diesel) and a number of day long travels in the car. I have to put my hand up and say adjusting from work to travel has been more difficult than I imagined. Time to slow down and smell the dust!
I have already learned a lot so far. Not just about our wonderful country, but practical stuff like how frustrating changing a CB antenna can be, or the art of keeping dust out of the van.
The Corner Country was just amazing, the colours, the landscape, the dust and the dust. It was fascinating to see an oasis at Innamincka, where we could swim, kayak, and fish in the middle of the desert. A shame old Burke and Wills didn’t acknowledge the help of the traditional owners, without a doubt a different story would have been told.
At this stage we have encountered very few families travelling but when we do, the two girls make a bee line for them to make new friends. After our time in Balranald with 6 families it is sure an adjustment for Eliza and Jasmine as well. I am sure this will change as we get closer to the coast, and besides, the nomads we have met have been very friendly and loved chatting to the girls.
We are now in Longreach, with the brakes put on a bit, spending three nights here to see the sites and just relax a little. With the plan to head to Winton, check out the dinosaurs before heading to the coast where I am sure different experiences await.