We left Rubyvale on Monday 22 June and drove to Lloyd Jones Weir which is about 27 Ks from Barcaldine. What a great spot to prop for a while. There were about 30 vans there when we arrived and the only spot was alongside the river but we had to really chock the offside wheels to get the van level. Lucky Arnold takes lots of blocks of wood with him for this very reason.
Even though it looks like we are parked alongside a river, this is supposed to be the weir lol
Looking up to the van from the bank of the river/weir
On one of the days we went for a walk to have a look at the dam wall. Doesn't look like much water has been over it for a while.
Arnold went and stood in front of the water marker which measures over 7 metres. Wouldn't like to be there when it floods.
The following photos are of the scenery and birds at different times of the days we were there. How weird is the shot below. I thought it looked like a voodoo head lol
The following shot is my favourite.
We stayed at Lloyd Jones Weir for 4 days. We left on Friday 26 June and drove to Blackall and stayed at the Barcoo River Camp Ground for 2 nights. What a lovely little place Blackall is.
The plaque and eagle were situated at the front of the the campground. I hadn't noticed it until we drove passed it to an area where we could top up with water.
The shot below is the area where the tap is. I had walked back to take a photo of the eagle.
From Blackall we drove to a place called Morven where we stayed at their Recreation Ground. There were so many vans there we just had to pull up where we could find a clear spot. We were only staying one night as were most people. The amount of vans on the road at any one time must be phenomenal. We weren't going very far the following day so didn't leave early as most people did.
We are now at Neil Turner Weir at Mitchell. This area is huge. What a great place to stop. It is free and the Council even supply wood if people want to have a fire. Mitchell itself is a very small town and would probably die if it weren't for the people stopping at the weir and going into town to buy some fuel and groceries. There are a lot of struggling country towns so its great when the powers that be allow travellers to stop for a while in the great areas they provide.
I went for a walk down a track so I could take some photos and nearly ended up in the drink. It was a tad slippery and my old bones aren't as agile as they used to be. Its lucky I made it back up to the top lol
Track down to the water
Looking up to the van from the track
So for now, from Neil Turner Weir in Mitchell, its goodnight. We leave in the morning.
3 comments:
Hi Ronnie & Arnold, I have tried 3 times today to send a comment but having trouble with it.
hi Ronnie & Arnold,
Hope now my message will come through.
The photos give us a good idea of where you have been staying, being able to pull
in to a spot that "takes your fancy" must be great.
The chucks looked a bit precarious LOL.
My fav photos are of the trees reflecting into the water along the river/weir, I would love to have a go at painting that scene.
I would also love to be on that "open road" with you to see this wonderful country we live in.
Love, Jen xx
Hi Ronnie So glad you are both enjoying your self's Love Maureen & Pat xx
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