Monthly Archives: June 2014

Last couple of days in Broken Hill have been bitterly cold and windy.   Yesterday lazed around the town and had crowded happy hour in the van.  Too cold to be outside. Today we headed out to Silverton. Pulled up … Continue reading →

Drove from Hattah to Broken Hill today. Severe headwinds all the way. Fuel consumption about 25% more than normal. Arrived in Broken Hill and met up with the Bartons and Nunns. We’re camped at the racecourse. Nice green grass, unpowered … Continue reading →

Just north of Hattah for our first overnighter. Rob Farrington joined us and we’ll travel together tomorrow to meet up with the Bartons and the Nunns at Broken Hill. The rest stop is very spacious and the weather is pleasant. … Continue reading →

It’s around 8:45AM and we’re packed and ready to go. Coco is strapped in and we’re just waiting for the peak hour traffic to subside before setting off. Planning to overnight at Hattah North rest stop.

We’re getting ready for our next Big One around Australia.  Late in June 2014, we plan to head up through the west of New South Wales and Queensland before heading west through the Northern Territory to Western Australia.  Then through … Continue reading →