This east Australian landscape experienced the ravages of a shield volcano, with its volcanic rim plateau resulting from both the lava flows that enshrouded the region millions of years in the past, and the weathering that later took place. By the time the volcano’s eruptions ceased, it had attained a height of 2,000m with a […]
Both of us feeling more with it, the rig was readied under a black threatening sky, across which bright forks of lightning flashed, whilst thunder boomed in the distance. Ready at last, off we set, and down came the rain. With each passing second the temperature plummeted further, whilst the heavens bucketed down with ever […]
The 2017/18 summer season, our first, in Rolling G commenced as Bob and I completed preparing the rig, waved the family ‘goodbye’ and commenced the journey to Lamington National Park. Still recovering from unpleasant colds, it was only a few hours later that we called it a day and halting short of the mark at […]
The Rolling G rig is almost ready to go. The wet season is well in its way, so we have altered plans and are heading to New England in New South Wales this time. We hope to depart either tomorrow arvo or Saturday morning.
Our European 2017 season has come to a close. We landed in Brisbane after a good flight back. Now it’s time to bring out the ‘Rolling G’ right and head north for a month or so. Check out our 2017 and 2018 journey in the Rolling G rig. http://www.gratisaustralis.com/category/australia-2017/ http://www.gratisaustralis.com/category/australia-2018/
Preparations for placing the ‘Running G’ rig into winter storage are underway. We depart for Berlin at the unimaginable hour of 2am Monday morning. OUCH!!!!!
Yep! We have christened the van. In keeping with ‘Big G’, the it is now officially ‘Rolling G’. We are still thinking about a name for the pajero. A few quick snaps with the phone! There are times that one has need to travel some distance to find what they are looking for. With the local […]
It’s been a busy couple of days that have left us exhausted and falling into bed at night. Prior to collecting the van on Wednesday, we drove to Kedron Car Electrics (auto electrician) who wre situated in Kate Street, Kedron, in order to find out what the issue was with regards to the brake lights […]
A three and a half hour drive through lush green countryside, where large pools of water from the last of the March rains still lay, brought us to the outskirts of Brisbane. Our track led us through the exquisitely beautiful region of the Darling Downs and Great Dividing Range. A mix of endless paddocks and forest […]
12 hours driving interspersed with breaks and over 918km later, we arrived in Dalby. Beautiful country. Lots of trees, surprisingly green with a great deal of water still laying in the low areas, emus, cattle, a few goats, horses, and a couple of wedge – tailed eagles. Excitement for the day came when the lights […]
800km. A long day broken up by the changing landscape, goats, cattle, sheep, emus and ‘roos. Will sleep tonight!
Well, we’ve done it!! Still spending practically six months of the year in sunny Australia, it seemed a good idea to make better utilisation of the time. Bob has spent hours each day on the computer and internet searching for possibilities, and we have travelled kilometres to inspect. Yesterday we found the one van that ticked […]
Balmy days and beach wanderings. Tiny crabs scuttling and scurrying whilst cockles are rapidly burrowing. Lucia received quite a shock upon digging a spot where she espied the bubbles emitted by what she believed to be a cockle hiding. A loud “Ouch” and tears ensued. A tiny finger had been nipped: a crab at work or […]
We arrived in Peregian Beach last Sunday. Beautiful warmth with that touch of humidity…. Damian, Lucia and Arlo met us at our accommodation: a quick bite at a fantastic pizza place that serves gluten free, then into the car we piled and up to Noosa with their boat. What a beautiful afternoon we all had […]
We are readying for our departure to Brisbane.
The long awaited photos have arrived. Many thanks go to my friend and photographer, Louise Bagger. Here is a glimpse of our day.
On an afternoon hike, a rustle in the grass, a flash of red, and off it slithered! A red belly, I believe!!!!!!
We are staying with friends on their property in the Onkaparinga Hills, south of Adelaide in South Australia. Afternoon walks upon rocky dirt paths in the warmth of the setting sun’s yellow orange glow bring the hiker close to our unique wildlife. Kookaburras hidden within the leafy green eucalypts laugh raucously, whilst kangaroos on high alert graze in the […]
