Ramblings from the road
20 January 2002: Nullarbor Roadhouse – Caiguna
Into WA for our first time – we have now officially been to every state & territory of Australia!
Extensive quarantine on the border involving the loss of honey, lettuce and zucchini. Stop at Cocklebiddy Cave where we descend into an amazing underground lake some 150 metres into the earth. Then onto Caiguna, our 3rd timezone for the day) for an overnight stop.
Continue reading “Western Australia – first days”6th January 2002: Farina – William Creek
260km trip along the Oodnadatta Track. Lots of stops along the way….
Continue reading “South Australia – Last Days”3rd January 2002: Mainwater Well (Gammon Ranges NP) – Arkaroola (Mt Painter Wildlife Sanctuary)
Circuitous route to Arkaroola via a 4WD track of varying quality through the national park and private property with many gates to open…..
Continue reading “South Austalia – Gate Duty”21st December 2001: Adelaide – Pondalowie Bay (Innes National Park)
14/12/2001 – Stokes Bay – Adelaide
17th December, we decided to go to the Cricket at the delightful Adelaide Oval. The day before, day 4 of Australia vs South Africa – we were 0-3 in our second innings (1st innings = Aust 439, South Africa 374).
Continue reading “South Australia – Adelaide”24 November 2001
Well, it has commenced! Amid teary farewells we excitedly took to the road to begin our adventure around Australia.
Date: 24.11.01; Time: 10am; Weather: Melbourne – fine, West Victoria – Showery; Odometer: 113,581
Continue reading “Our First Day”My name is Craig. I am an indirect tax consultant. I am 33 years old.
My wife’s name is Julie. She is an accountant. She is 33 years old.
Julie & I have a house, a cat, but no children.
I had an idea. Julie liked the idea. We are about to walk the talk around Australia.
