Queensland – Sunrise Today…

Crossing The River

Harold came and said the river was down and I could cross and he would drive my van for me and Rob would come in the ute to bring him back. It sounded great so off I went, leaving my mixed herbal garden behind in my rush. When we got to the river, it wasContinue reading “Crossing The River”

Flooded Laura River

I kept calling Laura to find if the river was down and was told it had gone down and was going up again and that I had to be here to catch it when it went down, so I drove back to Laura on the 11th January . The river was still high with no-oneContinue reading “Flooded Laura River”

Flooded Laura River

The Rain was continuous, so I decided to return to Fairview where I could stay safe until it was time to work again. I got as far as Laura and could not get over the river. Staff from Fairview had already spent 2 days here waiting for the river to subside. The water was 4.8Continue reading “Flooded Laura River”

Storms and Wet Weather Cooktown

The sun was shining and the world was bright, but I remembered yesterday when around 4pm, the sky went dark and the rain just poured down. I walked across the road in the rain to get dinner. A passing car drove through a puddle at the side of the road, and I was drenched. IContinue reading “Storms and Wet Weather Cooktown”

Seaview at Cooktown

After 4 more nights camped at Cooktown Caravan Park, which was absolutely beautiful, I couldn’t handle the van in rain anymore. Because it was hot and muggy, I ran a fan all night, and between sweating in a closed up van with the canopy down, I started coughing badly and getting chills and headaches. IContinue reading “Seaview at Cooktown”

Lions Den Rossville Queensland

I went to Lions Den for petrol and then decided to stay overnight here. Unpowered sites are $15, Powered $40 and cabins $120. I drove to the back where the camping area was and it was just beautiful. Tall shady trees and green grassy areas. The river was along the bottom, and you could swimContinue reading “Lions Den Rossville Queensland”

Lions Den Rossville Queensland

They need a cook…so I went in and made an enquiry. Not having WIFI or Telstra makes this not attractive…. The petrol here was the cheapest I have seen in this area…I parked in the front and wandered inside. Its certainly a trendy place.. I left a Resume, bought a dried up egg and baconContinue reading “Lions Den Rossville Queensland”

Bloomfield Queensland

Camping at Bloomfield Am camped at Bloomfield Camping which is $25 for one powered site with access to a fully equipped kitchen complete with coffee and sugar. The shower and facilities are excellent and the grounds are picturesque and beautifully maintained. The only negative is the heat. There is absolutely no breeze at all. IContinue reading “Bloomfield Queensland”

Climbing Split Rock Laura Queensland

Yes, I have climbed Split Rock. I left Lakeland at 7am so it was not hot when I arrived at Split Rock. I parked the van in my usual shady spot and wearing a hat, yes, I forgot to take a bottle of water, I started the climb. Its 300m to Split Rock and thenContinue reading “Climbing Split Rock Laura Queensland”