We leave Adelaide on Sun 28th July and head north, the intention is to make for Cairns without exploring the regions along the way because the weather is deteriorating in the south,we need to get back for the wedding and the weather is really nice now up north.
First night we camped at Manner Hill just west of Broken Hill, next day we went through Broken Hill, Wilcannia, Cobar and camped road side between Cobar and Bourke.
Tues drove into Bourke and on to Cunnamulla, Charleville and Morven where we camped in the community sports grounds.
Wed drove on east to Roma and joined the Dawson Highway and north to Rolleston, and Springsure where we again camped roadside.
Thursday drove on to Emerald, Charters Towers and Townsville where we camped at the Blue water rest area just north of Townsville.
Next Day, Frid 2nd Aug, on to Cairns where we set up in Lauren and Ryders back yard and we stayed until Aug 25th.
While in Cairns we caught up with our friends Linda and Baz whom you met while we were on the west coast. Baz is having an operation on his shoulder and will be stuck in the region for around 6 weeks, we hope all goes well and we can catch up on the road again in future. They have acquired a Hobie pedal kayak which we tried out at Palm cove where they are staying. A good thing to carry while traveling for access to dams, creeks and sheltered coastal waters. We are contemplating a small boat of some sort and now deciding between a kayak and a fold up dingy.
Baz and Linda in Hobie
Blue and Wendy have a go.
Check this link the journey end, very graceful Hobie skills
Wendy has a birthday on the 18th and is spoiled at breakfast with Ryders banana pancakes. We spent a good part of the day cooling off in the river at Peets bridge near Lauren and Ryder's house.
Mum and Birthday Girl
Cooling off in the river
Wendy Lauren and Ryder
The boss cooling off
Millie enjoys the birthday too, "will someone please throw this for me"
Lauren and Bella in the back yard Goldsborough.
Lauren and Ryder with dogs in yard at Goldsborough.
Sun 25th we drive back to Townsville and stayed two nights at the Rose bay Caravan park .
Tues 27th we drive on to Moranbah setting up in Kris's yard and catch up with Grandson Kale who is now almost Two. I don't think he remembers our last visit but doesn't take grandma long to win him over again.
Preparations are well advanced for Kris and Ally's wedding and keeping everyone busy.
See you at the wedding in September.