Well It is the 18-10-11 Yvette's Birthday.
Carol and Stephen Opt to go straight to 80 mile and meet us there.
So we were off early to beat the heat,.We had a good run. Arrived at the turn off for 80 mile at 11am we had 10ks of dirt road to cover. Even though it was dirt it was pretty good, it was graded and sandy.
With only 5 ks to go, everything seized up, as if the brakes had been put on. Tez has gone, what the hell.
Lucky Sandy and John were in front of us, and we had our two way radio, as there was no phone coverage.
Thank you Telstra.
We were stuck fair in the middle of the road, with nowhere to go.
When we looked all around the van I saw that the suspension had come away , the Axel to the back two wheels had moved and the right back wheel was sitting against the van.
We gave Sandy and John our N. R. M.A. card, with lots of trips back and forth to the telephone box at the caravan park, John and Stephen, organised with N.R.M.A. for a tow truck to take the van to Port Headland. Also for us to be put up in a cabin at 80mile beach.
While waiting I walked the road and found The leaves, 3 of them that had fallen out of the suspension.
Tez and I didn`t want to leave our van out on its own, in case of Vandals. [but we really needn`t have worried.] Every single person that went by stopped to see if we were OK, did we need water, could they ring someone for us. It was A MA Z I N G . And quite allot of these people were visitors from overseas.
It truly makes you believe in the human race. We are not frighten out here at all. Every one is so special.
Young and old.
So I had to empty the fridge, pack food and clothes for 4 days.
23 -1/2hrs latter the tow truck arrived, a nice young man took it into Port Headland, we stayed at 80 mile Beach, no accommodation in Port Headland and if there was it was $350-to$400 a night. For one room, com paired to $179 at 80 mile Beach. For a cabin a night, N.R.M.A. were happy as that suited them.
So we stayed at 80 mile. It is renowned for all its shells, and did we have a great time. By the time we got there the girls had had a ball already. That did not stop us going again, it is incredible. Shells we had never seen before. Then two days of cleaning and packing them to bring them home.
There was allot of weed on the beach, and it was very windy so the boys didn`t have much luck with their fishing.
On the Friday The others left to go to Karajini National Park for 4 days then we were meeting in Port Samson near Karatha.
The van was fixed by Saturday. A $9-00 bolt cost the N.R.M.A. $409. No wonder our Premiums are so high. It was a rip off. But because you are in a minning town you don`t have a choice. They have the monopoly.
We drove 200ks to Port Headland picked it up, oh! what a mess, after being on a red dirt road for 23 1/2 hrs and a dirty yard for a week, did it need a clean.Plus we found that the shower skylight was missing, must have lost it off the back of the tow truck. Can`t get one till Geralton, what a joke, This side of the country is incredible trying to get things fixed, and it costs the earth.
Booked into a caravan park, unpacked the car, went shopping,also had to buy a new computer as mine had died.
In W.A. nothing is open after 12 noon Sat till Monday. So because all our banking etc is on line I had to get a new one there. So rush rush.
Stayed till Monday Morning Then Headed for Port Samson To meet everyone else.
Dun Dreamin Team
Di & Tez Living the Dream
Monday, 31 October 2011
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Port Smith. W.A.
Today is very hot 42deg
As we were driving in on the dirt road, we could see bush fires in the distance. Apparently the caretakers were a little worried as when we booked into the park a chopper pilot was in the shop and they were talking about them.
We arrived at Port Smith, no grass just red dirt. We were not right on the water like Roebuck, so Tez was ready to turn back.
After setting up we went touring around so we could see what was to offer. There was one house ,used to be a bird sanctuary. Sandy was talking to the lady who lived there when we were on our way fishing .
We drove10ks out to the cliffs beautiful, When we returned they told us you shouldn`t go out there because of the fires, Didn`t tell us that before. Couldn't`t swim or fish but very pretty.
Then approx 600 mtrs down the road we could swim at high tide, and that we did
The next morning at 5am low tide, we drove over the beach had breaky and went fishing,
All caught fish, But Tez was the only one we could keep, so we had it for tea that night, a snub nose dart, 12lbs. Not a bad fish,
The Park itself was very clean but not allot to offer. only stayed two days.
We got in contact with Cas and Stephen and said go straight to 80 mile beach instead of comming in to Port Smith.
In the morning when we got up ready to leave, there was ashes all over our cars. During the night you could smell the smoke, no one come to say anyting till we were leaving, then they said, watch the fires on the way out, as they are on both sides of the road, so if you take it easy should be o.k. If not turn around and come back, GREAT....
As we drove out there was a very large area that had burned out.
So on our way to 80mile beach.
As we were driving in on the dirt road, we could see bush fires in the distance. Apparently the caretakers were a little worried as when we booked into the park a chopper pilot was in the shop and they were talking about them.
We arrived at Port Smith, no grass just red dirt. We were not right on the water like Roebuck, so Tez was ready to turn back.
After setting up we went touring around so we could see what was to offer. There was one house ,used to be a bird sanctuary. Sandy was talking to the lady who lived there when we were on our way fishing .
We drove10ks out to the cliffs beautiful, When we returned they told us you shouldn`t go out there because of the fires, Didn`t tell us that before. Couldn't`t swim or fish but very pretty.
Then approx 600 mtrs down the road we could swim at high tide, and that we did
The next morning at 5am low tide, we drove over the beach had breaky and went fishing,
All caught fish, But Tez was the only one we could keep, so we had it for tea that night, a snub nose dart, 12lbs. Not a bad fish,
The Park itself was very clean but not allot to offer. only stayed two days.
We got in contact with Cas and Stephen and said go straight to 80 mile beach instead of comming in to Port Smith.
In the morning when we got up ready to leave, there was ashes all over our cars. During the night you could smell the smoke, no one come to say anyting till we were leaving, then they said, watch the fires on the way out, as they are on both sides of the road, so if you take it easy should be o.k. If not turn around and come back, GREAT....
As we drove out there was a very large area that had burned out.
So on our way to 80mile beach.
Broome. W.A.
Well here we are in Broome,
What a magnificent Place this is, The Colours are just magic. Natures Pallet at its best.
The places to go, the things to see, We are sure we could stay here for quite awhile and just relax and take our time swimming, walking, fishing,etc.
Not one of us can get over the water here, we have all fallen in love with it and the red earth against it, with white sand. It seems like it should be pink or apricot, not so white.
The tides are something else they come in and high, Then they last only 7mins before changing.Then you can walk out up to 1klm before you hit water.
A M A Z I N G .
We have swam and swam and swam.
The weather is 32deg. We all have to remind ourselves that it isn`t Summer it is now Spring. It seems like we havn`t had winter really. the weather has been so hot for so long.
Now it is very pleasant, with a nice breeze.
We are now all together again.
Carol and Stephen caught up Yesterday 6-10-11. Carol is doing allot better although her back is still touchie.
I am sure with all the swimming and walking, it will come good.
Stephen has a touch of gout to much of the good life.
Sandy and John, have returned today after their few days away at Cape Leveque. Absolutely loved every minute of it.
They reckon that it was the highlight of the trip so far.
Though when John saw the beach today he said this is pretty good as well. And it is.
John bought Tez some oysters back from Leveque, That his guide got off the mangroves.
Tez and I did some fishing on the Jetty while everyone was a away. Tez caught a nice Bream and a Coral trout.
So tomorrow the boys are off to see what they can do.
The fishing not so good, just drowning a few prawns and pilly`s. But enjoying it.
Been to the markets, Went on a picnic, on Cable Beach, you can drive about 15ks along there, that was a nice day also.
We went on a tour to Willie Creek Pearl Farm, that was very interesting.
Then we continued up the coast on a dirt road for 80ks to where they are protesting against the Gas coming on shore at James Price Point. It was almost to Cape Laveque. Had another picnic. BEAUTIFUL.
Come back and went to the open air movies, To see Red Dog. There were planes going over us ,as we sat in our deck chairs.The end of the runway was right beside us [. As Broom's airport is in the middle and divides the town.]
We laughed, Then we had bats flying over us, John and I got peed on, invaded by mossies, but it was fun.
Another experience.
Today John and Stephen are going fishing in a Kayak not good for Tez worst luck, he would have liked that.
The rest of us will just take it easy.And have another hard day at the office. Ha!Ha!.
John caught a small Barracuda, They said all they really did was paddle for two hours. Come back very tired.
The next day, Stephen and Carol had the day of their life . It started at 6.30 am. They went on a sea plane
to The Horizontal Falls. Then on a speed boat through the falls. then to Cape Leveque for lunch, Swam with sharks, Went to a hatchery, to a church, Then on a 4WD back to Broome. Got back at 5.30pm.
In time for sunset drinks on Gamtheaume bay.
We have had allot of relaxation time and that has been great. Lots of swimming, and walking. Oh and Eating.
I have been attacked by Midges again, this time pretty bad.
We went to the Pearl Luggers yesterday. Just Carol ,Sandy, And me . The boys washed cars, and went to the bank etc.
Then at 4-30pm time for drinks over on the water front, and take position for the Staircase to the Moon.
This occurrence is caused by the rising of a full moon reflecting off the exposed mud flats at extremely low tide, creating the beautiful optical illusion of stairs reaching the moon. It happens from March to October.
So we were fortunate enough to be here at the right time. Also to share it with approximately 2000 other people. Another fortunate thing was we were staying at the Caravan Park where this occurs. It is something else. Very spectacular.
They have a market set up around the park adjacent to the caravan park, with food stalls etc. So the boys had takeaway for tea, Great........No cooking.
Today everyone has gone down to the Jetty at the Port to go fishing. I cannot go in the sun at the moment with these rotten bites, never mind, plenty more days.
Well When we first started this trip, Tez said he would ride a camel, So we decided it would be on Cable Beach Broome, So tonight is the night.
We all said a Sunset ride then go out to Thai for tea.
Off we went had a sickaworkinsix Photo taken, Tez lasted approx 10 mins. But that was O.K.
Cas and I were quite comfortable, The others all said glad that is over, never again.
Dinner was delicious Tez had King Prawn Pan Thai I had Garlic King Prawns Yum!
Saturday was very busy, Shopping, to replenish food for our next leg. Plus get all the washing up to date.
Then starting to pack up.
Tomorrow we leave with Sandy and John, Cas and Stephen have the van booked in to have some work done on it. They are going to meet us in a couple of days at Port Smith.
What a magnificent Place this is, The Colours are just magic. Natures Pallet at its best.
The places to go, the things to see, We are sure we could stay here for quite awhile and just relax and take our time swimming, walking, fishing,etc.
Not one of us can get over the water here, we have all fallen in love with it and the red earth against it, with white sand. It seems like it should be pink or apricot, not so white.
The tides are something else they come in and high, Then they last only 7mins before changing.Then you can walk out up to 1klm before you hit water.
A M A Z I N G .
We have swam and swam and swam.
The weather is 32deg. We all have to remind ourselves that it isn`t Summer it is now Spring. It seems like we havn`t had winter really. the weather has been so hot for so long.
Now it is very pleasant, with a nice breeze.
We are now all together again.
Carol and Stephen caught up Yesterday 6-10-11. Carol is doing allot better although her back is still touchie.
I am sure with all the swimming and walking, it will come good.
Stephen has a touch of gout to much of the good life.
Sandy and John, have returned today after their few days away at Cape Leveque. Absolutely loved every minute of it.
They reckon that it was the highlight of the trip so far.
Though when John saw the beach today he said this is pretty good as well. And it is.
John bought Tez some oysters back from Leveque, That his guide got off the mangroves.
Tez and I did some fishing on the Jetty while everyone was a away. Tez caught a nice Bream and a Coral trout.
So tomorrow the boys are off to see what they can do.
The fishing not so good, just drowning a few prawns and pilly`s. But enjoying it.
Been to the markets, Went on a picnic, on Cable Beach, you can drive about 15ks along there, that was a nice day also.
We went on a tour to Willie Creek Pearl Farm, that was very interesting.
Then we continued up the coast on a dirt road for 80ks to where they are protesting against the Gas coming on shore at James Price Point. It was almost to Cape Laveque. Had another picnic. BEAUTIFUL.
Come back and went to the open air movies, To see Red Dog. There were planes going over us ,as we sat in our deck chairs.The end of the runway was right beside us [. As Broom's airport is in the middle and divides the town.]
We laughed, Then we had bats flying over us, John and I got peed on, invaded by mossies, but it was fun.
Another experience.
Today John and Stephen are going fishing in a Kayak not good for Tez worst luck, he would have liked that.
The rest of us will just take it easy.And have another hard day at the office. Ha!Ha!.
John caught a small Barracuda, They said all they really did was paddle for two hours. Come back very tired.
The next day, Stephen and Carol had the day of their life . It started at 6.30 am. They went on a sea plane
to The Horizontal Falls. Then on a speed boat through the falls. then to Cape Leveque for lunch, Swam with sharks, Went to a hatchery, to a church, Then on a 4WD back to Broome. Got back at 5.30pm.
In time for sunset drinks on Gamtheaume bay.
We have had allot of relaxation time and that has been great. Lots of swimming, and walking. Oh and Eating.
I have been attacked by Midges again, this time pretty bad.
We went to the Pearl Luggers yesterday. Just Carol ,Sandy, And me . The boys washed cars, and went to the bank etc.
Then at 4-30pm time for drinks over on the water front, and take position for the Staircase to the Moon.
This occurrence is caused by the rising of a full moon reflecting off the exposed mud flats at extremely low tide, creating the beautiful optical illusion of stairs reaching the moon. It happens from March to October.
So we were fortunate enough to be here at the right time. Also to share it with approximately 2000 other people. Another fortunate thing was we were staying at the Caravan Park where this occurs. It is something else. Very spectacular.
They have a market set up around the park adjacent to the caravan park, with food stalls etc. So the boys had takeaway for tea, Great........No cooking.
Today everyone has gone down to the Jetty at the Port to go fishing. I cannot go in the sun at the moment with these rotten bites, never mind, plenty more days.
Well When we first started this trip, Tez said he would ride a camel, So we decided it would be on Cable Beach Broome, So tonight is the night.
We all said a Sunset ride then go out to Thai for tea.
Off we went had a sickaworkinsix Photo taken, Tez lasted approx 10 mins. But that was O.K.
Cas and I were quite comfortable, The others all said glad that is over, never again.
Dinner was delicious Tez had King Prawn Pan Thai I had Garlic King Prawns Yum!
Saturday was very busy, Shopping, to replenish food for our next leg. Plus get all the washing up to date.
Then starting to pack up.
Tomorrow we leave with Sandy and John, Cas and Stephen have the van booked in to have some work done on it. They are going to meet us in a couple of days at Port Smith.
Saturday, 1 October 2011
Heading for Broome.
On Sunday Morning Sandy, John , Tez and I headed off toward Broome.
Carol still resting after hurting her back.
The Heat was starting to get to Tez, Plus me, I must admit.38 to 42 is up there, also the humidity is the thing that is hard to cope with, we seem to be in the pool quite allot. and you did`t want to walk.
Plus Sandy and John Have a Silver Wedding Anniversary coming up and they have booked to go to Cape Leveque. 217ks north of Broome, They want to watch out, we may just crash their [HONEYMOON]
It looks AMAZING.
We stayed at an over night free stay at Spring Creek That was good.
The next Day we stayed at another over night free stay at Mary Pool That was lovely On the Mary River.
There were cattle from the The Mary River Station., that we photographed.
The next day we arrived in Fitzroy Crossing stayed at a caravan park for two nights, so we could go to Geikie Gorge River Cruise.We did that on Tuesday morning, and enjoyed it very much.
We were on a boat that held 54 passengers and there were 48, from all over the world, on tours APT.
Germans, English, Australians, and Americans.
The Guide was a Japorigini. That is what he called himself. His Dad was Japanese and his Mum was Aboriginal.
A very well informed and funny young man.
Glad we did the 8am cruise by 9am it was very hot already.
Left for Derby on Thursday, On our way we saw a muster, Sandy and I were out of those cars like a flash, we have been looking since we left Daley's Waters and were very excited, but would have liked a bit more dust and movement to photograph. Never mind we still got photos this time.
We are staying in the Kimberley Caravan Park. Derby.
Ian the man who owns it is a great guy, he has given us traps to catch the crabs with, as the ones Tez has brought from home, are illegal in W.A.
Here in the Park also is a very rare Peacock it is white. But very beautiful.
Since being in Derby, we have all been on different scenic tours.
We had intended to go on flights but had been told they had all been cancelled. When we arrived in Derby and found they were still available, we were very pleased, and even more pleased with the price.
Tez and I went on a flight, from Derby over part of the Kimberley to The Horizontal Falls, In Talbot Bay
The Thousand Islands in The Buccaneer Archipelago, To Koolan Island , Cockatoo Island , Where they mine the Ore Then on to afternoon tea at Kooljaman The multi award winning Aboriginal owned wilderness camp at Cape Leveque. Where we also got to wander for an other hour before heading back to Derby through King Sound.
Oh my God , it was a day we will not forget for a long time.
It was fantastic.
As Tez Is not able to do off road driving very much this was just what the doctor ordered.So we didn`t have to go on Sandy and Johns Honeymoon Ha !Ha!
Today Sandy and John Got up early and went on there flight to the Horizontal Falls and some of the Islands
and loved it,also.
Then we all headed to the Jetty to catch Mud Crabs. We caught 12 but were only able to keep 3.
Headed home for lunch and cook our catch.
Tomorrow we leave for Broome.
This Holiday is A M A Z I N G .
Carol still resting after hurting her back.
The Heat was starting to get to Tez, Plus me, I must admit.38 to 42 is up there, also the humidity is the thing that is hard to cope with, we seem to be in the pool quite allot. and you did`t want to walk.
Plus Sandy and John Have a Silver Wedding Anniversary coming up and they have booked to go to Cape Leveque. 217ks north of Broome, They want to watch out, we may just crash their [HONEYMOON]
It looks AMAZING.
We stayed at an over night free stay at Spring Creek That was good.
The next Day we stayed at another over night free stay at Mary Pool That was lovely On the Mary River.
There were cattle from the The Mary River Station., that we photographed.
The next day we arrived in Fitzroy Crossing stayed at a caravan park for two nights, so we could go to Geikie Gorge River Cruise.We did that on Tuesday morning, and enjoyed it very much.
We were on a boat that held 54 passengers and there were 48, from all over the world, on tours APT.
Germans, English, Australians, and Americans.
The Guide was a Japorigini. That is what he called himself. His Dad was Japanese and his Mum was Aboriginal.
A very well informed and funny young man.
Glad we did the 8am cruise by 9am it was very hot already.
Left for Derby on Thursday, On our way we saw a muster, Sandy and I were out of those cars like a flash, we have been looking since we left Daley's Waters and were very excited, but would have liked a bit more dust and movement to photograph. Never mind we still got photos this time.
We are staying in the Kimberley Caravan Park. Derby.
Ian the man who owns it is a great guy, he has given us traps to catch the crabs with, as the ones Tez has brought from home, are illegal in W.A.
Here in the Park also is a very rare Peacock it is white. But very beautiful.
Since being in Derby, we have all been on different scenic tours.
We had intended to go on flights but had been told they had all been cancelled. When we arrived in Derby and found they were still available, we were very pleased, and even more pleased with the price.
Tez and I went on a flight, from Derby over part of the Kimberley to The Horizontal Falls, In Talbot Bay
The Thousand Islands in The Buccaneer Archipelago, To Koolan Island , Cockatoo Island , Where they mine the Ore Then on to afternoon tea at Kooljaman The multi award winning Aboriginal owned wilderness camp at Cape Leveque. Where we also got to wander for an other hour before heading back to Derby through King Sound.
Oh my God , it was a day we will not forget for a long time.
It was fantastic.
As Tez Is not able to do off road driving very much this was just what the doctor ordered.So we didn`t have to go on Sandy and Johns Honeymoon Ha !Ha!
Today Sandy and John Got up early and went on there flight to the Horizontal Falls and some of the Islands
and loved it,also.
Then we all headed to the Jetty to catch Mud Crabs. We caught 12 but were only able to keep 3.
Headed home for lunch and cook our catch.
Tomorrow we leave for Broome.
This Holiday is A M A Z I N G .
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Kununurra W.A.
Arrived in Kununurra On Wednesday, Just in time for Carols Birthday on the Thursday.
As we had no Veggies etc, Because of boarder issues it gave us time to shop. Not allot to choose from in Kununurra, But we have had worse.
We are staying at the Ivanhoe Caravan Park, as Emma ,Carol ,and Sandy's niece, is working her way around Oz And is living and working here.
When we arrived she was so excited to see us she was shaking, as she cuddled us all. God love her.
She has been amazing.
Thursday we cooked up a treat for Carols Birthday, We had for breakfast bacon and eggs, Lunch was normal, then chocolate cake for afternoon tea, Then cocktails a little latter on. And a baked dinner of lamb and pork. plus Pavlova. with fresh fruit. No one could move..
The next day Emma had a day off so she took us up to Wyndham very small town but known for the town where the five rivers meet.
On the way we stopped a few times for photo shots, One was at the Grotto.
Had Lunch at the Five Rivers Lookout, Then we did a short tour around the town at some of the tourist spots.
Near the big crock Tez met an old local Mark, who come up for a chat. Tez said he had the saddest eyes.
We left the others at the mud flats as they wanted to hoon around on the mud flats so we headed for home.
Another lovely day, was had by all.
The next day we all did a 4wd full day tour of El Questro.
It started at 7am , we were all picked up out the front of Ivanhoe, By Larissa, Who was very nice.And very well informed. She took us to our first stop Emma Gorge. Tez stayed at the resort while we went for a Med grade walk, to a waterfall, where some of the team had a swim.Then we walked back to Emma resort, where Tez was waiting patiently.We were then given a lovely morning tea of, tea, Coffee, or juice, watermelon,Chocolate and caramel cake. Carol and Sandy were given a beautiful
almond and Jaffa cake. All set out on there veranda It was great.
We all then took off to Zebedee Springs which is 28-32 deg at all times.
After every one had had a soak, as a little small to swim, we then went to the Home Valley Station, for Lunch of Barra and Beef.
Then we were met by Amy, who took us in a 4wd truck all over the rest of the resort for another 3 hrs. Then we went up to Saddle back Ridge, for Sunset, Champagne and fruit Platter.
This place was so high up that we were in eye level with a helicopter, It was A M A Z I N G . We then went back down to the Home Valley Station, Where Graham put us into a Troopy and took us back to the Caravan Park. Where we arrived at about 7pm. It was a huge day, we were all very tired, Tez pulled up pretty well. He was given top seating all day. It was Excellent.
For as long as I can remember I have always wanted to go on a postal flight. Taking me to the outback stations. As we have travelled I have missed out for one reason or another. Wrong time or something.
When I asked Emma about it she was onto it straight away, Bless her.
So on Tuesday I was on my flight.
I left at 8-30 on a Cessna Caravan holds about 13 passengers, even though there were only 4 of us and Josh the Pilot.
There was Amanda and her partner Garry, going to Theda Station. To meet her parents who had been working there while travelling Oz.
Then we had Wayne who was a professional helicopter shooter for the dept of cattle control and conservation, in the Kimberley's.
We went to 6 Stations. Wyndham, El Questro, [Home Valley Station] Elenbrea, Drysdale River Station,
Doongan Station, Theda Station, Then back to Wyndham, and Kununurra, altogether we were flying for 6hrs.
We stopped for 40mins at Drysdale River Station as that is where Josh had to re fuel. So we were able to go to the loo and eat our lunch , that we had to take with us .Also when the plane is stationary there is no air, so at 38deg you couldn't`t stay in there for too long.
It was so interesting talking to these people. You have to be a very special type of person to live out here.
The land is so vast there is no one for thousands of miles. As everyone of these properties is at least 1Million acres
At this time of year it sits at 38deg every day, and they say that that is not hot. the humidity is kicking in and it is starting to get uncomfortable.
It was a shame that the control burning had caused so much smoke Haze. It made it very hard to take photos
also to see the distance.
The rivers stood out like snakes winding through the bush, It is a beautiful Country and we are very lucky to live here.
I was still on a high the next day. I loved every minute.
Last Night Emma and her friend Martina, Took us to the Pump house for dinner, It is on the river, and it is an old pump house.
It was great, Tez, Sandy, had Barra. John and Stephen had Pasta. Emma and Martina had pork.Cas had beef. I had Duck. and we had the best Garlic bread we have ever eaten.
All around the jetty where you sit were hundreds of Cat fish. We couldn't`t believe how busy this place was on a Wednesday night it was incredible. The food was beautiful.
Today has been very hot, We were cleaning the cars and vans as we were leaving tomorrow for the Bungles.
Then Carol hurt her back, pretty bad.
Stephen took her to the hospital, as she couldn't`t get into see a doctor for two weeks.
He gave her pain killers and anti inflammatory, well she has had a reaction to them we think as she has been vomiting all afternoon. So Stephen has taken her back to the hospital .We are waiting to hear what has happened.
11-15 pm Stephen has just come back, they kept Carol in as they were worried she would dehydrate.
After 7 injections she still was vomiting.
Threw up over Stephen 3 times, he reckons it was revenge,ha! ha!.
Hope she is o.k.
Cas had a few problems for a few days, she was lucky in one way , that she was where her niece was living and she was able to stay in her accommodation.
We stayed an extra 2 days with her, but she was starting to feel better so the rest of us moved on, toward Broome.
The heat is really starting to come in up there, up to 40 to 42 deg. The humidity is incredible.
It was starting to get to all of us but Tez is really feeling it. Also Sandy and John wanted to be in Cape Levitt
for their 25th Wedding anniversary. So the four of us left together.
So we will be in front of Carol and Stephen for about a week.
As we had no Veggies etc, Because of boarder issues it gave us time to shop. Not allot to choose from in Kununurra, But we have had worse.
We are staying at the Ivanhoe Caravan Park, as Emma ,Carol ,and Sandy's niece, is working her way around Oz And is living and working here.
When we arrived she was so excited to see us she was shaking, as she cuddled us all. God love her.
She has been amazing.
Thursday we cooked up a treat for Carols Birthday, We had for breakfast bacon and eggs, Lunch was normal, then chocolate cake for afternoon tea, Then cocktails a little latter on. And a baked dinner of lamb and pork. plus Pavlova. with fresh fruit. No one could move..
The next day Emma had a day off so she took us up to Wyndham very small town but known for the town where the five rivers meet.
On the way we stopped a few times for photo shots, One was at the Grotto.
Had Lunch at the Five Rivers Lookout, Then we did a short tour around the town at some of the tourist spots.
Near the big crock Tez met an old local Mark, who come up for a chat. Tez said he had the saddest eyes.
We left the others at the mud flats as they wanted to hoon around on the mud flats so we headed for home.
Another lovely day, was had by all.
The next day we all did a 4wd full day tour of El Questro.
It started at 7am , we were all picked up out the front of Ivanhoe, By Larissa, Who was very nice.And very well informed. She took us to our first stop Emma Gorge. Tez stayed at the resort while we went for a Med grade walk, to a waterfall, where some of the team had a swim.Then we walked back to Emma resort, where Tez was waiting patiently.We were then given a lovely morning tea of, tea, Coffee, or juice, watermelon,Chocolate and caramel cake. Carol and Sandy were given a beautiful
almond and Jaffa cake. All set out on there veranda It was great.
We all then took off to Zebedee Springs which is 28-32 deg at all times.
After every one had had a soak, as a little small to swim, we then went to the Home Valley Station, for Lunch of Barra and Beef.
Then we were met by Amy, who took us in a 4wd truck all over the rest of the resort for another 3 hrs. Then we went up to Saddle back Ridge, for Sunset, Champagne and fruit Platter.
This place was so high up that we were in eye level with a helicopter, It was A M A Z I N G . We then went back down to the Home Valley Station, Where Graham put us into a Troopy and took us back to the Caravan Park. Where we arrived at about 7pm. It was a huge day, we were all very tired, Tez pulled up pretty well. He was given top seating all day. It was Excellent.
For as long as I can remember I have always wanted to go on a postal flight. Taking me to the outback stations. As we have travelled I have missed out for one reason or another. Wrong time or something.
When I asked Emma about it she was onto it straight away, Bless her.
So on Tuesday I was on my flight.
I left at 8-30 on a Cessna Caravan holds about 13 passengers, even though there were only 4 of us and Josh the Pilot.
There was Amanda and her partner Garry, going to Theda Station. To meet her parents who had been working there while travelling Oz.
Then we had Wayne who was a professional helicopter shooter for the dept of cattle control and conservation, in the Kimberley's.
We went to 6 Stations. Wyndham, El Questro, [Home Valley Station] Elenbrea, Drysdale River Station,
Doongan Station, Theda Station, Then back to Wyndham, and Kununurra, altogether we were flying for 6hrs.
We stopped for 40mins at Drysdale River Station as that is where Josh had to re fuel. So we were able to go to the loo and eat our lunch , that we had to take with us .Also when the plane is stationary there is no air, so at 38deg you couldn't`t stay in there for too long.
It was so interesting talking to these people. You have to be a very special type of person to live out here.
The land is so vast there is no one for thousands of miles. As everyone of these properties is at least 1Million acres
At this time of year it sits at 38deg every day, and they say that that is not hot. the humidity is kicking in and it is starting to get uncomfortable.
It was a shame that the control burning had caused so much smoke Haze. It made it very hard to take photos
also to see the distance.
The rivers stood out like snakes winding through the bush, It is a beautiful Country and we are very lucky to live here.
I was still on a high the next day. I loved every minute.
Last Night Emma and her friend Martina, Took us to the Pump house for dinner, It is on the river, and it is an old pump house.
It was great, Tez, Sandy, had Barra. John and Stephen had Pasta. Emma and Martina had pork.Cas had beef. I had Duck. and we had the best Garlic bread we have ever eaten.
All around the jetty where you sit were hundreds of Cat fish. We couldn't`t believe how busy this place was on a Wednesday night it was incredible. The food was beautiful.
Today has been very hot, We were cleaning the cars and vans as we were leaving tomorrow for the Bungles.
Then Carol hurt her back, pretty bad.
Stephen took her to the hospital, as she couldn't`t get into see a doctor for two weeks.
He gave her pain killers and anti inflammatory, well she has had a reaction to them we think as she has been vomiting all afternoon. So Stephen has taken her back to the hospital .We are waiting to hear what has happened.
11-15 pm Stephen has just come back, they kept Carol in as they were worried she would dehydrate.
After 7 injections she still was vomiting.
Threw up over Stephen 3 times, he reckons it was revenge,ha! ha!.
Hope she is o.k.
Cas had a few problems for a few days, she was lucky in one way , that she was where her niece was living and she was able to stay in her accommodation.
We stayed an extra 2 days with her, but she was starting to feel better so the rest of us moved on, toward Broome.
The heat is really starting to come in up there, up to 40 to 42 deg. The humidity is incredible.
It was starting to get to all of us but Tez is really feeling it. Also Sandy and John wanted to be in Cape Levitt
for their 25th Wedding anniversary. So the four of us left together.
So we will be in front of Carol and Stephen for about a week.
Monday, 19 September 2011
Lake Argyle.
As we left the boarder, the scenery changed dramatically, It was beautiful.
We stopped at a road stop for a cuppa, Sandy said this kicks Kakadus bum. And it did. It was beautiful.
As the kilometers went by it just got better.
Arriving at Lake Argyle Took our breath away, We just couldn't`t stop snapping pictures.
My new word for W.A. is SPECTACULAR. And this is that and more.
I said, AMAZINGLY SPECTACULAR.
The boys went down to the spillway to fish, they caught 5 catfish, Never had them before so we thought we would give them a go. So Tez filleted them and I cooked them in a very light batter as an entree. No one was fussed. So I don`t think We will be Keeping them anymore.
While down there at the spillway there was an illusive Barra hanging around, The boys tried everything for three days, Including Stephen throwing a rock at it.
Tez Estimated it as at least 30 kilo, it was huge, There were two but one was coming in closer than the other. But he still swims till another day, much to their sorrow.
Our caravan Park was beautiful. The pool was something else but the water in it was freezing.
We all wanted so much to have a sicaworkinsix photo in the water, but it was too cold.
We went to the Durack Homestead, They owned 1 million acres all of Lake Argyle. Before it was flooded.
They also owned another 4 stations of 1million acres each. Not a bad lot.
The night before we left we went on a Sunset cruise on Lake Argyle the best cruise ever, The people that were on it were so friendly. The boat was beautiful, comfortable. and the guide was incredible so knowledgeable.
All I can say is that Stephen was right ,everyone that lives in Australia should go and see Lake Argyle.
It is truly Beautiful.
The surrounds are so Majestic.
We stopped at a road stop for a cuppa, Sandy said this kicks Kakadus bum. And it did. It was beautiful.
As the kilometers went by it just got better.
Arriving at Lake Argyle Took our breath away, We just couldn't`t stop snapping pictures.
My new word for W.A. is SPECTACULAR. And this is that and more.
I said, AMAZINGLY SPECTACULAR.
The boys went down to the spillway to fish, they caught 5 catfish, Never had them before so we thought we would give them a go. So Tez filleted them and I cooked them in a very light batter as an entree. No one was fussed. So I don`t think We will be Keeping them anymore.
While down there at the spillway there was an illusive Barra hanging around, The boys tried everything for three days, Including Stephen throwing a rock at it.
Tez Estimated it as at least 30 kilo, it was huge, There were two but one was coming in closer than the other. But he still swims till another day, much to their sorrow.
Our caravan Park was beautiful. The pool was something else but the water in it was freezing.
We all wanted so much to have a sicaworkinsix photo in the water, but it was too cold.
We went to the Durack Homestead, They owned 1 million acres all of Lake Argyle. Before it was flooded.
They also owned another 4 stations of 1million acres each. Not a bad lot.
The night before we left we went on a Sunset cruise on Lake Argyle the best cruise ever, The people that were on it were so friendly. The boat was beautiful, comfortable. and the guide was incredible so knowledgeable.
All I can say is that Stephen was right ,everyone that lives in Australia should go and see Lake Argyle.
It is truly Beautiful.
The surrounds are so Majestic.
Thursday, 15 September 2011
Timber Creek.
Hi Everyone,
We have just come through , the Victoria River Area of The Northern Territory. With a very big surprise for me.
Our stay this time was at a small town, called Timber creek, at a caravan park run by the Aboriginals.
It was very clean and well run. We had 3days of bad winds though.
Went out to see a Homestead, that was down a dirt road for 35 ks, with boabs everywhere just beautiful.
When we started reading about this homestead, Carol and I couldn't`t believe it. It was the Home of a family that I had searched out a book of, and we had happened at this place just by chance. I was so excited, as this was a station that I was hoping to fly over, on a mail run. Instead I ended up being able to walk all over it .
It just felt so unreal. It brought tears to my eyes.
Then after leaving, the homestead, we went 4WD over the area that these people had walked to come to this
Station.
It makes you feel so lucky to be in this day and age, with 4WD air con etc. None of which they had.
It took us 2 1/2 hrs to drive 20ks. Imagine how long it took them , to get here.
I just was in ore of this man. Mr. Charlie Schultz.
Then over the next couple of days the boys had a fish, to no avail.
also we went and did more sightseeing lookouts an old Police Station.
Then we headed off toward our net stop Lake Argyle.
On our way we had to go through Quarantine, as we were going into Western Australia.
The day before we left we were making sure we didn`t have anything that we shouldn't`t. ate all our fruit and veges. I kept saying to the girls, you sure we don`t have anything. No all is gone.
Off we go get to the boarder, They go through without a hitch.
This creep comes to Tez and I. We had a Broccoli box in our car, "You can`t take that in" , Why? "I have bleached and washed it out".
" Don`t think you are going to get on the soft side of me " he said. [ I bet if I was 30 years younger it would have made a difference.]
So then I had to take the two from under the bed that I had other food stuffs packed in also.
I wouldn`t have cared if he had done his job properly, but he didn`t take the lid for the box out of the car.
didn`t check a 110 ltr box Tez had fishing gear in, that could have had honey veges anything in. I was so angry, as it took me all afternoon to re pack and clean the van. Not Happy Jan.
Not a good introduction to W.A.
The others new nothing of this as they had moved on and were waiting down the road.
Never mind another learning experience. Do not use Broccoli boxes to pack things in if you are going interstate, you can use fish boxes instead.
WE are all well and looking forward to the next part of our adventure.
We have just come through , the Victoria River Area of The Northern Territory. With a very big surprise for me.
Our stay this time was at a small town, called Timber creek, at a caravan park run by the Aboriginals.
It was very clean and well run. We had 3days of bad winds though.
Went out to see a Homestead, that was down a dirt road for 35 ks, with boabs everywhere just beautiful.
When we started reading about this homestead, Carol and I couldn't`t believe it. It was the Home of a family that I had searched out a book of, and we had happened at this place just by chance. I was so excited, as this was a station that I was hoping to fly over, on a mail run. Instead I ended up being able to walk all over it .
It just felt so unreal. It brought tears to my eyes.
Then after leaving, the homestead, we went 4WD over the area that these people had walked to come to this
Station.
It makes you feel so lucky to be in this day and age, with 4WD air con etc. None of which they had.
It took us 2 1/2 hrs to drive 20ks. Imagine how long it took them , to get here.
I just was in ore of this man. Mr. Charlie Schultz.
Then over the next couple of days the boys had a fish, to no avail.
also we went and did more sightseeing lookouts an old Police Station.
Then we headed off toward our net stop Lake Argyle.
On our way we had to go through Quarantine, as we were going into Western Australia.
The day before we left we were making sure we didn`t have anything that we shouldn't`t. ate all our fruit and veges. I kept saying to the girls, you sure we don`t have anything. No all is gone.
Off we go get to the boarder, They go through without a hitch.
This creep comes to Tez and I. We had a Broccoli box in our car, "You can`t take that in" , Why? "I have bleached and washed it out".
" Don`t think you are going to get on the soft side of me " he said. [ I bet if I was 30 years younger it would have made a difference.]
So then I had to take the two from under the bed that I had other food stuffs packed in also.
I wouldn`t have cared if he had done his job properly, but he didn`t take the lid for the box out of the car.
didn`t check a 110 ltr box Tez had fishing gear in, that could have had honey veges anything in. I was so angry, as it took me all afternoon to re pack and clean the van. Not Happy Jan.
Not a good introduction to W.A.
The others new nothing of this as they had moved on and were waiting down the road.
Never mind another learning experience. Do not use Broccoli boxes to pack things in if you are going interstate, you can use fish boxes instead.
WE are all well and looking forward to the next part of our adventure.
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