MOREE TO THE GOLD COAST AND THEN ON TO RUBYVALE

Firstly I apologise for not posting anything for some time.  There were times we didn't have service and other times when the service was so slow the frustration set in and I gave up.  So hopefully I am able to upload photos and update the blog this time.

 

After we left Moree we drove as far as The Maryvale Pub freecamp.  We have stayed here before and it's always a lovely spot to spend the night.

 

 

The following morning we left and drove a short distance to a place called Canungra.  We booked into the showgrounds and found a spot near a small stream to the side of the main arena and set up for the night. 

 

 

We left the following morning (Sunday), parked the car and van in the main street and walked to a small market.  It was mostly craft which didn't interest Arnold at all lol  There was a few cafes close by so we decided to have breakfast.  We had seen a lot of motorbikes coming into town the day before and apparently the café we chose is the place where they all meet.  Lucky we didn't have to wait too long. It was worth the wait - bacon, eggs, tomatoes and toast.  I couldn't eat anything for the rest of the day.

 

From there we drove to Daryl & Grace's.  It was great to see them again.  Also Brandon and Toby the dog.  We love visiting and spending time with them. 

 

On the Thursday Arnold drove me to Helga's place so I could spend a few days with her and also so we could go to the Scrapbook & Papercraft Convention in Brisbane.  We have a great time together and it's always sad to leave which I did on the Sunday.  On the Saturday while I was at Helga's Arnold went to watch Brandon play football.  He was Captain for the day and he also kicked a goal.  He loves his footy.

 

 

 

We left Advancetown on Monday morning 8 June after saying farewell to Grace and Brandon (Daryl had flown to Tullamarine a couple of days earlier to spend a few days with the boys) and drove as far as a freecamp in a place called Warra.  We have stayed here before although this time there were the most vans we have seen there.  We found a good spot though.

 

 

 

We left Warra the following morning and stopped for lunch at a place called Wallabilla on our way to Roma. As we drove out of town we saw their showgrounds so we decided to continue on into Roma, buy provisions (and also a new Navman as our old one died) and drive back.  It was great - gold coin donation and that is with power and hot showers.  We decided to stay 2 nights so we could recharge. 

 

 

We found another Showgrounds to stay at in Springsure.  It's amazing that some are free, some are gold coin donation but some charge $20 a night which this one did and that was unpowered and no water.

 

 

 

In the morning we drove to Bedford Weir via Emerald where we topped up with fuel and groceries.  The weir campground is free.  No power or water but the showers were hot and the toilets ok.  Jill and Barry would meet up with us here for a few days.

 

Arnold surveying the area

Standing in front of a small section of the weir

Our camp for 7 days

 

Beautiful Peacock.  He had a harem of Peahens that trailed along behind him.

 





Cheeky Kookaburra came for a fed every day

 

 

Barry and Jill left about an hour before us.  They were going East towards the coast and we were going West to the Rubyvale Caravan Park where we are now.

 

 

  I really needed to do some laundry.  We got here on Friday and are leaving tomorrow morning, Monday 22 June (the shortest day).  We are going to Lloyd Jones Weir which is about 200 ks away just passed Barcaldine.

 

The weather has been cold, warm, cold and cold so we are hoping the cold snap is gone and the weather warms up .... please!

 

Until next time ...