Today was the big explore. A loop that would take me halfway back to Wilpena Pound, then a 50klm cross country trek to the Outback Highway and a 20klm run to Parachilna for lunch and (of course) the AFL Grand Final. Then, alcohol intake permitting, an easy run back to the van. The Great WallContinue reading “Bunyeroo and Beyond”
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Panachilna Gorge(ous)
Never has a campsite seem to offer so little but give so much. As mentioned last time, it was a case of site unseen and on arrival late morning, there didn’t seem that much to see. A dry river bed snaked its way along the gorge, dirt tracks ran away from the bank and intoContinue reading “Panachilna Gorge(ous)”
R & R (rest & reconaissance)
Before, I staggered back to the van after that swim, I thought I might let the staff know an extra night might be on the cards. The next morning it seemed very prudent. Not that I pulled up lame, but sitting in bed with my toast and tea, I realised that I could spend aContinue reading “R & R (rest & reconaissance)”
Rawnsley Station
I guess everyone has heard of Wilpena Pound. It’s the headline act in the Flinders Ranges Show. The attraction is legendary. A giant meteor collides with the red earth, displacing a billion tons of rock and soil creating a crater 15klms long and 5klms wide. It’s irresistible – but is it true? You know theContinue reading “Rawnsley Station”
Burra
As close to half-way as I could find, Burra could have been just another sign on the highway, a village un-seeable from the road. Only a chance conversation in Mildura sparked my interest. It was late afternoon when I arrived, and after finding a nook on the village common, soon discovered a town frozen inContinue reading “Burra”
Go West
Well, in the middle of all the “excitement” of the last 6 weeks, I neglected to update you on the Jeep and the Jayco. All up, not much change out of $7000. Thankfully most of it was on expected wear and tear. The Jeep chewed through most of that with new rotors and discs andContinue reading “Go West”
To Hell & (almost) Back
Sometimes, stories just have to be told, especially if they’re both tragic and hilarious at the same time. I will resume the eternal road trip reporting next time. This is my white knuckle ride. It was our last morning. I left Tamika at the railway station. She was in tears, I was running on adrenaline.Continue reading “To Hell & (almost) Back”
The Crossroads
When you’re sharing good news, the words are easy to find. With sad news, every word is leaden with finality, an acknowledgement of an awful reality, confronting loss and grief. Tamika and I have parted ways – for now at least. It’s not about the love. Our goodbyes? Tom Hanks and Helen Hunt in theContinue reading “The Crossroads”
447
Emboldened by the low range hi-jinx of our last journey, we set off on the Google path to Port Augusta. Sure, the “roads” had no names but we had been lulled into a belief that Google Maps would always get us there. And, to be fair, it looked promising…..at the start. Good dirt road, tarredContinue reading “447”
Douglas Point Reflections
Nothing like an impending return to normality (or is that banality?), to focus the mind. Easing back in my camp chair with a good Scotch and a George Benson/Earl Klugh live concert in the background, I wondered at how far we had strayed along that road less traveled. And more to the point, IS thereContinue reading “Douglas Point Reflections”