1/8/11 Hervey Bay

Photo taken yesterday on the beach at Tannum Sands.
Took courtesy bus to R S L took 1 hour to get there only to find out we could have walked there in 15 mins.Off to the beach now and will catch up with Rob and Anne later.Cold night but another 23degree day ahead.Might go scootering later.
Love to all

31/7/11 Hervey Bay

We never quite made it back to 1770 but spent 2 nights in Tannum Sands.Lovely beach went for 4 hr walk and needed power nap after.Called into Childers,Their annual festival/market day was on it was huge.Caught up with some Eumundie carnys there.

Now in Hervey Bay and heading out for dinner with Rob and Anne,It will be nice to catch up.

29/7/11 Back to Yeppoon

Just spent another 3 nights here.Went out to Great Keppel Is.Took Beckster they charged us $5 return for her.The main resort is closed and fenced off but it is a lovely Island with beautiful beaches a few shops,backpacker type accomodation and a Tavern which we started and ended our day at.
The caravan park we are staying at had a free sausage sizzle last night so we met a lot of the other campers and Val caught up with a Dutch couple she knows through plants and we had a great night.
Heading back to 1770 today for a couple of days
Love to all

V and G

26/07/11 Rockhampton

Capricorn Caves in the evening absolutely stunninf a special hello to Lee and Jodie

25/7/11 Rockhampton

Spent night in Mackay next to Lee and Jodies caravan park had a great night with them and were asked to move on in morning by crusty park owner.Visited Capricorn caves this arvo spectacular and well worth a visit.Staying at park in Rocky and will have a look around tomorrow.

24/7/11 Mackay

Well what a perfect day.Went on trip to outer reef on huge cat went diving ,val and I went reef exploring in helicopter and then Cadel wins TDFrance amazing.Staying in Mackay tonight and then somewhere else
Love to all
having trouble with photos will send sme tomorrow

22/7/11 Back in Bowen

Arrived back in Bowen yesterday went to our favorite cafe for pasta night yum
Heading to Airley today to catch up with Lee and Jodie and join them on Reef cruise tomorrow.Weather has been perfect.Views over Townsville from Castle Hill are amazing,and breakfast at Harolds restaurant on the Strand is worth a return visit.
Love to all

Val and Gregg

20/7/11 Townesville

Hi all
Sorry to hear about old Nels but he did have a good innings.
We caught up with Carol ,Trevor ,Amanda and Paul last night had dinner with them and went on a tour of his factory and downtown "The Strand" Very trendy with lots of restaurants and night clubs,certainly has changed over the years.
Drove up to Halifax and had a beer in a pub where Boy (Vals Dad) used to haunt in his day.Val spoke with an old guy who remembered him,it was nice for Val to talk to him.
Drove up to Lucinda where Australias longest jetty is (5.6 km).It is used to take sugar cane out to awaiting ships.Unfortunately it was damaged in the recent cyclone and is awaiting repair.

We then drove on to Cardwell which reminded me of Lakes Enterance 30 years ago but surrounded by beautiful mountains.

19/7/11 Townsville

Stayed 2 nights in Bowen Had a good look around on scooter.Went to all the beaches,even one where clothes were optional and just my luck we were the only ones there !
Spent two evenings with our neighbours,a lovely couple with a Winnebago about the size of ours.Found a funky cafe called Food Freaks with great food and coffee,and they also sold some very nice girls stuff.
On the way up we met a couple from Canberra with an A van like ours also on their first trip,its good to exchange a few ideas and hints.
Staying in a lovely park in Townesville not far from Carol and Trevors,and are visiting them tonight.
Will have fun exploring this beautiful city tomorrow and dine in the Strand tomorrow night.Lifes Good.

Cheers to all

17/7/11 Bowen

enjoying the most beautiful experience at Bowen traveling up through Airlie Beach , stopped at Mackay for one night will stay here a few days .

15/7/11 Yeppoon

 Our evening meal at Yeppoon restaurant at Rosslyn Bay Marina, fabulous locally reared eye fillet and wonderfull oysters etc. warm weather and wonderful company. a most memorable evening experience.  Staying at Yeppoon, maybe hire a boat and fish for bream. simply enjoying the good company of travellers and the rexed way of life very hard to beat. Heading forwaed North on sunday

14/7/11 Yeppoon

Found a lovely camp beside lake.Just been for walk along beach and had anniversary breakfast,Yum.

Heading further North but dont Know where.Weather perfect,trees full of Rainbow Lorikeets Lovely view over lake from our door.

12/7/11 Calliope

Day 2 in Calliope just out of Gladstone parked beside river lovely spot.Dined with CC last night and finished off  roast for lunch.
Had a great time in 1770 met some lovely people it was  hard to leave there.
Spent a day with Rajendra fitting motor kit to his mountain bike and it worked !
 Hi to Fern,Nikay-Jarrah and Jaiya You need to work out which side of the river you want to camp on at Calliope our first night was a rugged drive in and a bumpy site with a few trees only, tonight we are on the high side of the river and it has lot's of trees, shade and plenty of space around us loving it

1770 day 3

Another perfect day and Gregg is helping our mates Fern, Regandra and kids fit a motor to a push bike it is creating a lot of interest and fun.  Last night we walked on the beach, through rocks and sand dunes and paddled through the warm water what a magnificent experience.  Today who knows ? we have bought fresh fish for the evening meal and fresh local vegies, it is costing us almost nothing to live.  cheers from Val and Gregg

8/7/11 1770

Enjoying the most amazing stay at 1770 thats a place not a time. Camping with lots of hippy campers, free thinkers,overseas visitors and family next door to us who travel in a bus dad from south /africa, mum from New Zealand and two very little children,they have push bikes to travel around on what a perfect life.  Cost of staying is $5.00 per head, we are a stones throw from a magnificent beach nestled in under palms and trees, classical music coming from a nearby camp site and everyone is just so friendly.  Becky has been amazing on our trip and loves our walks on the beach morning and evening.  We have booked for three nights but might stay longer, off on the scooter to the 1770 beach around the corner for coffee and a stroll. 

7/7/11

Arrived in Woodgate late yesterday and love it here.Very quiet with a beautiful beach on Hervey bay.

Just been for walk along beach watching Dolphins and fishermen hauling in huge catches of Banana prawns.Waiting for their return to buy some.

6/7/11

Hi all
Arrived Tin Can Bay under solar power.Lovely spot .Just got back from walk to where Dolphin feeding takes place but half hour too late.Doesnt matter saw it last time.