Having received my lap top on Tuesday I was able to leave Babinda to recommence my travels and the first place was Boulders at Babinda Camps6 #13 and as the book says it has very few sites so I set off early to grab one. As I found out there is no internet access at the Boulders either by Optus or Telstra so this finds me back at Babinda to utilize the internet and sit out the rain.
I have found out in the past that the neighbours in free camps have a huge impact on my enjoyment of the place, this was no exception. There were a couple of ladies in a car camping there and a young couple also in a car, they were all well set up with a large tarps spread between trees and a tent underneath. I met Liane and Anna both German travellers and the other couple Valentine and his girl friend from at Nimbin and were colourful personalities.
The sun came out and we did the shorter walk between the showers but got good shots of the boulders and water falls, we got back and four of us went swimming in the safe location. Already a great day but the best was yet to come, sampling the previous days lasagnia cooked on the open fire and todays risotto as well as the soup and damper cooked in open pans on the open fire. Not forgetting the Jaffles, my humble contribution.
With the rainy conditions I backed the bus out and came in between the fireplace and the table then put up the awning and we crammed in keeping as dry as possible. Another couple in a Hi Lux came in next door with a raised above cabin tent and joined us. Between the two men we had two guitars as well as several types of drums so music was played and enjoyed, we sat round rocking to Bob Dylan and Creedence both favourites of mine.
The next morning was rainy and we all decided to move on, hence me being back at Babinda catching up.
beiffe said
09:56 PM Sep 5, 2013
Looks like the CHICK magnet is still work Ok John.
Great to see you can still pull them in. I bet when they get home one of their stories will be about this stately Ausie fellow who took them in and shared their experiences.
Enjoy your trips and you never know we may meet during the summer down south.
Regards
Brian
Happywanderer said
10:48 PM Sep 5, 2013
That looks a beautiful spot John.
jules47 said
11:47 PM Sep 5, 2013
Love the yellow outfit John!!!!! Thought you had made the lasagne etc - but still on the jaffles I see!!!!!!!
We are at Point Lowly, near Whyalla - good spot - there is a shower, but I think it is COLD!!!! $5 to stay here - toilets, cold shower, picnic area, and water. Jetty down the hill a bit - probably fit 10 - 12 in here at a pinch. Overcast, cool breeze!!! On our own now - Solo Steve has head to the Eyre Peninsula, and MSG was in Cunamulla yesterday, heading to Quilpie!!
Dougwe said
12:50 AM Sep 6, 2013
Hey Jules, are you two in the low area near the point at all?
Well someone had to say it
jules47 said
12:57 AM Sep 6, 2013
Oh Dougwe - very,very funny!!! Good spot here though - made road all the way - just wish the weather was a bit nicer!!
always on the road said
01:13 AM Sep 6, 2013
yeoeleven wrote:
Having received my lap top on Tuesday I was able to leave Babinda to recommence my travels and the first place was Boulders at Babinda Camps6 #13 and as the book says it has very few sites so I set off early to grab one. As I found out there is no internet access at the Boulders either by Optus or Telstra so this finds me back at Babinda to utilize the internet and sit out the rain.
I have found out in the past that the neighbours in free camps have a huge impact on my enjoyment of the place, this was no exception. There were a couple of ladies in a car camping there and a young couple also in a car, they were all well set up with a large tarps spread between trees and a tent underneath. I met Liane and Anna both German travellers and the other couple Valentine and his girl friend from at Nimbin and were colourful personalities.
The sun came out and we did the shorter walk between the showers but got good shots of the boulders and water falls, we got back and four of us went swimming in the safe location. Already a great day but the best was yet to come, sampling the previous days lasagnia cooked on the open fire and todays risotto as well as the soup and damper cooked in open pans on the open fire. Not forgetting the Jaffles, my humble contribution.
With the rainy conditions I backed the bus out and came in between the fireplace and the table then put up the awning and we crammed in keeping as dry as possible. Another couple in a Hi Lux came in next door with a raised above cabin tent and joined us. Between the two men we had two guitars as well as several types of drums so music was played and enjoyed, we sat round rocking to Bob Dylan and Creedence both favourites of mine.
The next morning was rainy and we all decided to move on, hence me being back at Babinda catching up.
always on the road said
01:17 AM Sep 6, 2013
hi John Everytime I reply it dosnt turn up and have lost where it went Hope u get this one.I just love your Photoes and the interesting people u r meeting and your bright yellow outfit.Please let me know if u received this message Cherrio Sandy
always on the road said
01:42 AM Sep 6, 2013
Hi John I finally worked it out
yeoeleven said
01:48 AM Sep 6, 2013
Good to see that you have got it all under control Sandy.
The yellow outfit looks hilarious when I have the hood pulled up and the visor extended, I just couldn't understand why my golfing partners started chirping at me and calling me budgie.
John
Bryan said
02:02 AM Sep 6, 2013
Thanks for the story and lovely pics. I just keep adding place names to my list. I'll get there eventually but in the meantime thanks for keeping the dream alive.
yeoeleven said
03:20 PM Sep 6, 2013
Hi Jules,
on your own again, good for you, company is good but own time is good too.
The last time Billeee was on the Eyre Peninsula was in 2011 with me, I bet he is having a better time now.
Haven't progressed to lasagne yet but was learning from the others using open saucepans on the brick fireplace.
Warm here but rainy am setting off soon to Youngaburra, have been told that there is plenty to see there.
Catch up with you later, Christmas meet up sounds good.
John
beiffe said
04:27 PM Sep 6, 2013
Jules if you go near Port Pirie in the next week or so we may be able to meet as I am here getting some work done when the parts arrive.
Not sure after that as I may go to the Eyre Peninsular then again it may be Yorke peninsular, GOR or just back to the Murray.
See I am very well organised I know what country I am in.
I just hope we have no disasters this year as I am looking to do some traveling in this great country.
Regards
Brian
jules47 said
10:26 PM Sep 6, 2013
Hi Brian - we will be heading Port Pirie way in the next week I would think - will send you a pm when we are nearby.
GaryKelly said
11:03 PM Sep 6, 2013
Never let it be said that jaffles are humble, John. I love 'em. Great spot you found and great neighbors as well. As you've discovered, neighbors can make all the difference.
jules47 said
11:43 PM Sep 6, 2013
yeoeleven wrote:
Hi Jules,
on your own again, good for you, company is good but own time is good too.
The last time Billeee was on the Eyre Peninsula was in 2011 with me, I bet he is having a better time now.
Haven't progressed to lasagne yet but was learning from the others using open saucepans on the brick fireplace.
Warm here but rainy am setting off soon to Youngaburra, have been told that there is plenty to see there.
Catch up with you later, Christmas meet up sounds good.
John
Yep - strange though to look back and not see the two little white vehicles behind us. And yes it is nice being on our own for a while - had a great time with the others though.
Having received my lap top on Tuesday I was able to leave Babinda to recommence my travels and the first place was Boulders at Babinda Camps6 #13 and as the book says it has very few sites so I set off early to grab one. As I found out there is no internet access at the Boulders either by Optus or Telstra so this finds me back at Babinda to utilize the internet and sit out the rain.
I have found out in the past that the neighbours in free camps have a huge impact on my enjoyment of the place, this was no exception. There were a couple of ladies in a car camping there and a young couple also in a car, they were all well set up with a large tarps spread between trees and a tent underneath. I met Liane and Anna both German travellers and the other couple Valentine and his girl friend from at Nimbin and were colourful personalities.
The sun came out and we did the shorter walk between the showers but got good shots of the boulders and water falls, we got back and four of us went swimming in the safe location. Already a great day but the best was yet to come, sampling the previous days lasagnia cooked on the open fire and todays risotto as well as the soup and damper cooked in open pans on the open fire. Not forgetting the Jaffles, my humble contribution.
With the rainy conditions I backed the bus out and came in between the fireplace and the table then put up the awning and we crammed in keeping as dry as possible. Another couple in a Hi Lux came in next door with a raised above cabin tent and joined us. Between the two men we had two guitars as well as several types of drums so music was played and enjoyed, we sat round rocking to Bob Dylan and Creedence both favourites of mine.
The next morning was rainy and we all decided to move on, hence me being back at Babinda catching up.
Great to see you can still pull them in. I bet when they get home one of their stories will be about this stately Ausie fellow who took them in and shared their experiences.
Enjoy your trips and you never know we may meet during the summer down south.
Regards
Brian
We are at Point Lowly, near Whyalla - good spot - there is a shower, but I think it is COLD!!!! $5 to stay here - toilets, cold shower, picnic area, and water. Jetty down the hill a bit - probably fit 10 - 12 in here at a pinch. Overcast, cool breeze!!! On our own now - Solo Steve has head to the Eyre Peninsula, and MSG was in Cunamulla yesterday, heading to Quilpie!!
Hey Jules, are you two in the low area near the point at all?
Well someone had to say it
Good to see that you have got it all under control Sandy.
The yellow outfit looks hilarious when I have the hood pulled up and the visor extended, I just couldn't understand why my golfing partners started chirping at me and calling me budgie.
John
Thanks for the story and lovely pics. I just keep adding place names to my list. I'll get there eventually but in the meantime thanks for keeping the dream alive.
Hi Jules,
on your own again, good for you, company is good but own time is good too.
The last time Billeee was on the Eyre Peninsula was in 2011 with me, I bet he is having a better time now
.
Haven't progressed to lasagne yet but was learning from the others using open saucepans on the brick fireplace.
Warm here but rainy am setting off soon to Youngaburra, have been told that there is plenty to see there.
Catch up with you later, Christmas meet up sounds good.
John
Not sure after that as I may go to the Eyre Peninsular then again it may be Yorke peninsular, GOR or just back to the Murray.
See I am very well organised I know what country I am in.
I just hope we have no disasters this year as I am looking to do some traveling in this great country.
Regards
Brian
Yep - strange though to look back and not see the two little white vehicles behind us. And yes it is nice being on our own for a while - had a great time with the others though.