Day 1 & 2 - Mildura

Well we have made it to the top of Victoria in the beautiful north of the state called Mildura, but technically I guess we really are in Merbien. All in all a nice place to be with our camp for the night a lovely spot down by the mighty Murray River; good company, nice place and wonderful drink and food ( yes, even for the second night our stew tastes good).
We actually  caught up with Kevin and Linda today so the party has swelled to 5 couples. Makes life interesting when trying to find a campsite capable of holding us all. Just as well we all get along!
Camped last night just outside Wederburn at a pretty place called Skinners's Flat. Last time we visited this place the reservoir, it backs onto had lots of water in it, unfortunately only a large dam appears now making the boat ramp a distant memory of past happenings.
Passing through these old township ( some in better shape than others ), it makes you wonder what future some of these places have?
Farms have got bigger, young folk have moved away and many places are almost desolate with only a silo to indicate it was once a thriving community. The history these places could tell - but to whom?
Well tomorrow we move elsewhere - not sure completely where, but eventually will end up at Mungo National Park - one of my favourite places on earth. The history and immense landscape is mesmerising. It certainly didn't get it's World Heritage listing for nothing!
Okay enough for the evening as tea is calling. Until next time ...

2014 - Get ready to take off on our next adventure - Cape York!

Wow, it certainly has been a long time since I wrote in this blog, but I'm back and this time we're on our way to Cape York, Qld.
Well at least that is our ultimate destination although we will be taking some back roads to get there. Roads that take us on a Burke and Wills expedition trek via places such as Menindee, Innaminka, Birdsville etc. Hopefully we will be bit more successful than the previous explorers and actually make it back with our health intact.
Actually, my big claim to fame is that in my past heritage I am related to the other explorer who did make the south to north trek safely - Mr John McDouall Stuart. Not much is written on him because he actually succeeded in his mission (not the notorious B&W) coming back alive; a very good explorer by all the reading but much underrated.
Well the camper is almost packed and the Tag-a-long parties are ready for some new adventures and experiences. Some of the members of this camping party being initiated into the great outback and the infamous 'red dust'. Let it all begin!