Monthly Archives: July 2011

Well, to be fair, I had heard of this before. But seriously – I thought it must have been in West Aus – where Carnarvon is. Logical really. I was speaking to a couple in Charters Towers & they were … Continue reading →

Well, arrived in Springsure mid arvo and didn’t reallt know what I should do – so just drove around a bit – had read about the Rainworth Fort so tried to attend that – but it is only open until 2pm … Continue reading →

From the name of this post you might guess what happens in this area!!!  However, apparently, Rubies are very uncommon in Rubyvale – but lots of other gems are found here. After getting the car sorted in Emerald I tracked … Continue reading →

The drive from Clermont to Emerald was actually quite nice – coming out of Clermont there were these mountains in the far distance – the Peak Ranges I’m thinking. Once again – strange type mountains – with big flats before … Continue reading →

So, after visiting the Cranky Women’s stall I lit out of Charters Towers, making my way to Clermont. The drive out of CT wasn’t really all that interesting – but I guess you can’t expect fascinating scenery all the time. … Continue reading →

So finally out of Townsville.  Headed out after the TJM people had fitted a 12volt connection for my brand new car fridge/freezer. As I had driven from CT (Charters Towers from here on in so I don’t have to type … Continue reading →

After farewelling Genelle, I did stick around Townsville for a few more days. I spent a day at the caravan park – I repacked all my draws & bits & pieces in the camper & the ute (threw some clothes … Continue reading →

So, after our “rest day” the day before, we were up very early on Friday (8 July) to be in town at the marina by 6.30.  We were greeted here by the crew and given our wet suits, flippers, etc … Continue reading →

You just can’t rush into these things!!!!  I mean, what if you tired yourself out & couldn’t do what you wanted to do at a certain time?? Couldn’t have that happening, so we (well, me – but Genelle thought it … Continue reading →

So – we’re up to Wednesday 6 July and we went to Magnetic Island, which is the big island just off the coast from Townsville.  We left the camp early & went into the Cbar again – this time for … Continue reading →