This is
one of the nicest camps we’ve been to – Bollon on Wallam Creek…….
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| The Big Picture |
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| This Leg |
Tuesday 25 September,
2012 – Eulo
Our last morning at Orinya – after
being there for much longer than we had expected, it was time to move on once
again. We ended up staying for about
11 nights in all, a wonderful country fix.
Thanks guys for your hospitality.
After morning tea, we headed off once more, heading south towards Eulo
where we stayed for the night.
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| Having a grass fix at Eulo.. Green Green Grass!!! |
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| Eulo Lizard |
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| Poo Pit at Cunnamulla - Pooh Bear!! |
Wednesday – Monday (26-31
September, 2012) - Bollon
The weather has been perfect since
we arrived. 18 degrees in the early
morning up to mid 30s during the day.
Just how I like it. With a small
breeze – just glorious!!!
We have a great site right on the
banks of Wallam Ck, which is ideal for us with the kayaks. At last, we have taken them off the roof of
the truck, for only the 3rd time since leaving Straddie, and have
been going for a paddle each day since being here.
Because we’re right on the bank of
the creek – we can leave the kayaks tied to the branches of the gums which
saves us having to drag them up to the van each day. Makes it very easy for us oldies…
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| Tie up to the trees |
It’s so quiet and peaceful paddling
on the creek - the only sounds are of turtles breaking the surface or fish
splashing and birds singing and diving into the water. Absolutely beautiful!!
What we’ve been doing is paddling
upstream for a couple of kms as quietly as possible, trying to be as
unobtrusive as possible so we can capture nature at its best. But then on the return leg, we have been
pacing it up and having a bit of a race back to the van. I usually let Roy win!!!!
There is so much bird life here, but
no luck with the fishing. Roy has put
the yabby pots out, but no luck as yet. He's only got one lonely one.. Nevermind, the kayaking makes up for the fishing.
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| Lone Yabby |
More hassles setting up the sat
dish. Roy has got the steps under
control now – but getting the reception is the finicky thing …… Each time the meter makes the buzzing noise,
which tells you that you’re on the mark, it stops beeping as suddenly as it
starts!! So frustrating!!
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| New friend - Sam |
It’s a great way to meet new friends
though ha ha… Sam (our new friend) couldn’t bare watching Roy any longer, so
came to the rescue. It turned out that
the disc was not getting reception because of the trees. After moving the disc a few times - presto –
up and running….. We have a bit more to learn yet!!
We are in dire need for some
exercise as we’ve done nothing but sit and eat
(and drink) for far too long. I
am looking like a grey old townhouse!!!
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| Grey Nomad - No Comment Please !!!! |
There is a “Walking Path” right in
front of our van, which meanders along the banks of the creek and at intervals
has workout stations (exercise equipment that looks like kids playground
equipment – but made for adults to use).
These workstations are fantastic – there should be more of them about!!!
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| Walking Path |
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| Work Station on walkway |
Bollon is a lovely little town – the
Shire has gone out of its way to make it “tourist friendly”. The town’s main street is only about 500m
long and consists of a pub, petrol station, coffee shop, fire station and
police station, emus strolling leisurely across the main street, and the
drawcard - beautiful Wallam Creek with free camping and hot showers. It is a really welcoming little town, which
is why we’re staying here for a few days.
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| Wallam sunset |
I’m glad no one here knows us,
because we have been using the workstations each day on our daily walks. We must look like dick-heads, but I have to
say that we are feeling much better with the exercise. (Unfortunately, we won’t be staying here
long enough for it to undo the damage already done). Its become a bit of fun in our daily routine.
The kayaking is fantastic, it’s been so good
to do some paddling at long last – I’ve
been taking the camera in a waterproof bag, so of course am taking heaps of pics.
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| Stomach Crunches - OOoch!! - Dickhead 1 |
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| Glad no-one can see me...... Dickhead 2 |
DRAMA -
There was a Situation at
beautiful Wallam Creek Free Camp on Thursday night. This is the gossip we heard the next morning.
Apparently it started when a woman
and her boyfriend, who had just arrived that afternoon, were playing their Yodelling
Country Music turned up really loudly (Country
Music is very annoying anyway!!)
Ooops!! At about 8pm,
a man from a nearby camp asked her to turn it down a bit. This then stirred up some young guys who
were also camped nearby, but who had been drinking, and were also fed up with
the music (They say the woman is a
Shearer’s Cook of about 40 – very rough and with a very foul mouth – her
boyfriend is a toyboy about 30!!).
Things escalated which led to a
punchup between the boyfriend and one of the young guys. Someone rang the cops!! The young guys were the ones told to
leave. The shearer’s cook stayed. No-one is game to go near her!!
Who would have thought this could
happen when camping… Roy and I were
already in bed and missed it all…
On Friday night we decided to try
the pub meal. We had barra and it was
quite nice but not as good as the barra we had at Karumba.
The weather has changed – its still
nice and warm, but has turned to drizzle and light rain. Perfect TV watching weather, but we’ll still
do our exercises too..
I had a rare domestic fix the other
morning and decided to try to make yoghurt. Thanks for the inspiration Beth!!
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| Banana Yoghurt |
When we were at Orinya, Beth showed
me her Yoghurt Kit. I was interested
but didn’t want to buy any more appliances.
So after a bit of thought, decided to try to make it using the
appliances that we already have. So,
Roy bought a sachet of yoghurt from IGA and we had a go - using our Dreampot
for the vacuum to process it in, and a sauce bottle to mix it in. Not thinking that it would turn out – but,
Oh My Gawd!! What a surprise, - it worked…
Beautiful Banana Yoghurt….. Look out Elly!! Nearly as good as your Coconut one…
Our future plans……….
We’ve decided to stay here until
Monday and then will move on to Nindigully for the night. Then on to a free camp west of Inglewood
called Whetstone. If its ok, we’ll stay
there for a few days, then we plan to go to the Millmerran Campoven Festival,
getting there on Friday for the weekend…….
From Millmerran, we’ll head to
Clifton, Heifer Creek and then to Bretts’ at Grandchester. We have to be at
Bretts’ (Roy’s brother) place at Grandchester for his 50th birthday
on Saturday 13th October.
Then home to Straddie!!!
We’ll be home for a week, and then
have to babysit Joe’s house and dog at Tugun for one week while he and Ez are
away (23-28 Oct).
That’s the plan for now anyway – but
plans are made to be broken…..
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