On Our Way

We have finally hit the road on our great adventure. Set off on a crispy winter morning heading to a warmer climate. It will take a few days but once we are above Alice Springs the shorts and tee shirts will be out. We experienced our first free camp of the trip at Plush's Bend just out of Renmark, by the Mighty Murray River. Was a very cold night but our new diesel heater in the van worked a treat. Were entertained by some pelicans at our door step trying to catch a carp. Shorter day today with our destination Port Pirie. We went across country through the wheat country with the new planted crops looking very lush. Stopped off along the way for a break at the old mining town of Burra. A lot of history in this small town. We are in Port Pirie tonight parked beside the main road into town in an RV free parking zone. Will be interesting to see or should that be hear how many truck go through whilst we are trying to ge our beauty sleep. Onward tomorrow towards Coober Pedy but will most likely have another free camp at Lake Hart and watch the beautiful sunset come down over the salt lake.



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  1. WendyJuly 5, 2019 at 4:43 PM

    You look like you are having a great time, lot of driving though :( That last 0pic, sad what we do to our land isn't it.

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