Monday, 27 October 2014

A new family member


As yet un-named, this Indian Runner girl has joined our family today to be a companion for Daisy.  Daisy has reached the point of maturity and had formed inappropriate attachments to the poor chooks. All but 1 of the hens now have a distinct featherless pattern on the back of their heads, caused by one rather amorous drake. Hopefully now he will leave them alone.


Thursday, 23 October 2014

Savannah Way to Lawn Hill and back the Overland Way

Gosh almost another 6 months has passed.....


We had almost decided to travel to Tasmania in 2015 but have since changed our minds and are now planning another outback adventure, this time heading west.



The plan is to head to the Undara Lava tubes first and then west along the Savannah Way almost to the Northern Territory border. With a couple of overnight stops along the way (Karumba and Kingfisher camp are likely possibilities) we aim to reach Lawn Hill (Boodjamulla) National Park.  Hopefully staying several nights in the Lawn Hall area before heading east again, this time along the Overlander Way. Probably bypassing Camooweal we will  head toward Mount Isa and take in a mine tour. This is where Brett works so he is keen to show us. I have read that the newish"Outback at Isa" visitor centre is worth a visit and we will probably stop at Lake Moondarra. Cloncurry, Julia Creek and Richmonds "Kronosaurus Korner" might get a look-in but I'm really keen to explore Porcupine Gorge and perhaps even the White Mountains National Park area.


This will be a round trip somewhere in the vicinity of 2800km's so a bit of planning and vehicle preparation will be required. Currently planned for around April 2015 so stay tuned.....