Nat, Noah, Ant, Lis, Lance & Cathy

Nat, Noah, Ant, Lis, Lance & Cathy

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Joint Interests: NQ Cowboys, Fishing, Travelling, Music, Pokemon, Ninja Turtles, Sunny, Zoe & Scruff (not necessarily shared by all)

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Bush Camping Begins



Lance & Cathy have now been on the road for a whole week of this momentous trip.


OUTDOOR BATHROOM FACILITIES ...
They have been enjoying their new, mobile, all-occasions, all-business, outdoor bathroom facilities. This is true bush camping! (With a brand new Jayco Poptop Caravan that is!)



THE FLIES...
Morning Tea on Wednesday was at a well known rest stop called Barkleys Homestead. However, Mum's phonecall was very interrupted - not by electronic interference, but by THE FLIES! She advised us to make sure we bring our Mosquito & Fly Veils (for over the head). Not very attractive, but everyone was wearing them - even one lady in a bright pink one! (Country Fashion!!!)


Mum's comment was that the only saving grace regarding their outdoor hole- in- the- ground toilet was ....
"AT LEAST IT DISTRACTED THE FLIES FROM YOUR FACE FOR A SHORT WHILE"!!!!

Anthony has still not recovered from this image!! And he's also a little worried.


THE DUST ...
Mum & Dad ended up giving the Camooweal Caves a miss, as they were advised by another nomad that the road into them was so bad that it started tearing up their tyres.
Also, Mum & Dad didn't know what they were seeing off in the distance, and thought it must be a bad storm headed their way. Eventually they worked out that a big road train was headed out of the Caves Road, and the dust blowing everywhere was just phenomenal!!

Mum's advice was to make sure that the boys in particular don't bring any white clothes - the RED DIRT IS EVERYWHERE!



DETOUR NORTH ...
From Barkley's Homestead, Mum & Dad turned North (instead of travelling via the Three Ways). They headed for Cape Crawford for a few days of rest & relaxation - where they were out of mobile range (or so they told us kids). This place was not so good for the fishing, but for the Cheribun (check out the photo) - they're just like Mini-lobsters - very tasty!

On Sunday, (today), they were headed back to the main highway to Daly Waters Caravan Park, then detouring East again towards the Roper Bar.


STILL COUNTING DOWN ...

Ant & I are now at the stage of trying to do any small jobs that we can think of, including "spare tools kit", making sure insurance is up to date & definately covers us around Australia! (Not that we think we'll need it or anything!) Our housesitter, Jen, has been over for the final rundown, & friends are actually inviting us to quite a few "Last Suppers" - should we be worrying???

ONLY 3 weeks & 6 days to go now - but who's counting?

2 comments:

Renata said...

Cannot believe how bad the flies & dust must be!!! Tell Ant not to worry as he'll get used to them in no time. Wish we could give you a "last supper" as well!!! Laughed at your mums alternative method of distracting flies!!!
Love to you all
Narn

Renata said...

Was thinking, maybe Ant could get a fly & mosquito veil printed in the "cowboys" logo!!!
Love ya
Narn