(Oliver & Tony) Our convoy departed Bathurst Bay at 8.30am after meeting at the garbage tip. After proceeding through a salt lake and creek we came upon a lake to the right which we hadn’t ...
(Thelma and Jeff Webster) We left Kalpower station on time travelling along Lakefield Road and were able to travel at 80km per hour because the road conditions were good....
(Lay day in Weipa – day’s events covered by Michelle Jacka) It was suggested that whilst we were in Weipa we should take a tour of the area including the mine sites....
(Jan and Dave Marsh) We left the Weipa camping ground reasonably early at 8.30am bound for Pennefather. After a lengthy beach run along white sand and tropical aqua waters we came to a ...
We pulled out of the Jacka’s driveway this morning at 8.45am – only 3 days later than planned. We had been held up on Wednesday by just not being anywhere near organised enough....
We both woke up early – in anticipation of good weather I think. It was not a nice day outside but we prepared toast and coffee, had long hot showers went for a drive around town and headed off....
We did the Teewah Beach run and found many good spots to stop along the beach and camp (free) near fresh water run offs. We should have done this – oh well....
I was keen to get up and take photos of the sunrise over Great Keppel island. Drove from Yeppoon into Rockhampton and shopped until 1.45pm....
Start 2164km We are expecting to hear from the dive shop in Townsville for confirmation of our Yongola day trip. We need to know early today to decide whether to explore Mackay and the ...
TRIP DAY 17 Wednesday 21st September, 2011 Breakfast was included in our accommodation so we gave it a try... first time I've ever seen a waffle maker but whilst David and girls had them I ...
TRIP DAY 21 Sunday 25th September, 2011 Mammoth Lakes is a fascinating place but was an unexpected part of our itinerary so we really didn't have time to make the most of it....
TRIP DAY 23 Tuesday 27th September, 2011 We were all a bit stiff and sore in the morning so popped a few nurofens to start the day! And just when we needed rest it was driving again......
Trip Day 25 Thursday 29th September, 2011 This morning we wanted to see San Francisco from a different perspective so after check-out we drove around the bay and over the Richmond Bridge and ...
Trip Day 27 Saturday 1st October, 2011 Today was the beginning of what was to become a long series of lucky moments for our family....
Trip Day 29 Monday 3rd September, 2011 I started the day with a 45 minute morning run. I find this always helps me get oriented with an area and although it was just a concrete jungle with ...
Trip Day 33 Friday 7th September, 2011 Leaving Anaheim/Disneyland was rather sad! We all enjoyed it so much - for me, way more than I expected. It is true that magic exists at Disneyland....
As promised, here is my thoughts upon reflection about America and the American way of life based on my 5 weeks in 4 states recently,...
Well after several flights and not much sleep we have made it to Las Vegas. We arrived last night Monday and picked up the hire car (I will photo it later) and made it to the hotel....
Today was a swim and ride the course day. Bugga me this is going to be a tough race. But firstly I went for a run on the treadmill in the hotel yesterday just to stretch the legs for a short 5km....
Our arrival into Vegas was the end of a big journey from Perth but the start of our great family adventure of Western USA of 36 days....
TRIP DAY 2, VEGAS DAY 2/9 Tuesday 6th September, 2011 Our priorities in Vegas were to ensure David was adequately prepared for his race in 5 days time,...
TRIP DAY 10 Wednesday 14th September, 2011 We left Vegas quite early so we could enjoy the sights along the drive to Grand Canyon....
TRIP DAY 12 Friday 16th September, 2011 Page, Arizona During the drive from Grand Canyon to Page we started phoning to secure accommodation and realised it was a grouse mistake to not have ...
TRIP DAY 19 Friday 23rd September, 2011 We awoke at about 7am and had our hotel included breakfast in the Comfort Inn at Henderson....
TRIP DAY 20 Saturday 24th september, 2011 Quick breakfast in our room in Beatty thus morning then pack up and hit the road. First stop was Rhyolite ruins just out of Beatty....
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