3000 kms!!!
On the first night, we made it to a free camp spot at Rockhampton.
Mum had reminded us to appreciate the Qld rest stop bathroom facilities.
2nd Night, made it to a free camp spot just short of Longreach.
Along the drive, it was great to spot a flock of wild emus running alongside the road.
Tuesday morning, we drove the final hour to Longreach Water Hole (yes, free camp spot) for 2 nights, and enjoyed the rest of the day just doing nothing.
Stockmans Hall of Fame...
Wednesday, we visited the Stockmans Hall of Fame - fantastic. The live show was wonderful - Rusty, the stockman, rounding up his sheep, chops, chops & chops, & his cattle dogs.
Nat even lost his tooth while enjoying a steak sandwich for lunch!
The longest days so far were by far, from Longreach to Mt Isa,
Mt Isa to Three Ways & finally Three Ways to Mataranka.
The driving was so long & boring that Nat & Noah even wanted to do their school work!
Mataranka ...
But now that we are here, it was worth the drive! It is beautiful, and we can see why Gran liked it so much.
We have enjoyed 3 nights staying at the Mataranka Homestead, walking to the Thermal Springs - a constant 32 C. Nat & Noah brought their snorkel gear & have been scaring all the fish. Beautiful rainforest walks - especially appreciated after the long drive through nothing! Lovely peacocks walking through the park grounds.
Well, it's off to Kakadu now - to meet up with Mum & Dad (Lance & Cathy, aka Gran & Poppy).
Sorry there's not many pictures, the internet service here at Mataranka is a little slow, and keeps dropping out!
Also, a big thanks to our dear friends (most likely the evil Austins) for our Bumper Sticker - applied in the dead of night - to our Caravan, saying:
TONY & VAL - Living the dream, 2008.
8 comments:
So glad someone did that to you!! Looks like you've done well this first week & what a beautiful place for swimming. Give everyone big kisses from us & can't wait til September - free camping for as long as you want!!!
Nata :)
I am stunned and insulted that you could think this of us!! How could you..so totally uncalled for....
:P so glad you're having a great time, looks amazing! Kepp posting whe you can and stay safe. Love to all xxoo
Hello Noah and Family!
Here are some sentences that your class mates wanted to tell you.
We had sports day yesterday. (Caelee) We miss you. (Jackson) We have just finished Golden Girl. (Shennae) We made Geckos. (Jacob) It's our last day of school today. (Gracelyn) and we are all very excited about this (especially Mrs Fittell & Mrs Gilliver). We pray for you everyday. Love seeing your photos. And the boys and girls want to know which tooth Nat lost.Hope all is going well. Praying for you all.
From Prep Red
Pleased to see youall enjoying your holiday. Poor Nat - lost tooth! Great to see photos - just watch those senior Stones - they may lead you into destinations unknown. Love mum & dad
hello everybody,
great that we can follow you on your nice trip! I'm sitting with my mum and we are looking at the pictures.
We can imagine that you will have a wonderful time.
Many greetings from my mum and me to you all,
Wim
Good on you guys! Glad to hear things are going well - the swimming looks gorgeous! Go Tony 'n' Val!!
Hey guys, so glad to see you are having such a great time, wish we were there with you. Praying for you, stay safe.
Looking forward to hearing all about it in detail when you get back.
Love The cossgroves.
Hi Nat & Noah,
We are having fun on school holidays, not doing much. We miss seeing you at school & church and playing with you at the playground at school (Tiarna in particular). Nat, I'm going to beat you in chess when you get back!!! glad you are having a nice time. From Jesse & Tiarna.
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