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Day 4, 23rd May 2019, Chelsea Flower Show, London

Posted on 24/05/2019 by Deborah

Woke at 3am, Greg 4.45am. Good job I had a nanna nap yesterday. ? As we walked to the bus stop this morning, walking through the gorgeous streets of Mayfair, all I could think was, I am in London!  Was a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Days 10 and 11 Burra to Clare 11 & 12 Sept 2018

Posted on 12/09/2018 by Deborah

Tuesday 11th Sept 2018.   Burra to Clare. This morning we packed up the van and got away around 10am. We headed to Clare, about 43km away, or a bit over 30mins. Rather than head straight there and get to … Continue reading →

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Day 9 Burra SA – The Key to the City. 10 Sept 2018

Posted on 10/09/2018 by Deborah

Today we continued our exploration of Burra. With our Passport Key in hand we headed out to discover the hidden treasures of Burra. Burra and copper mining cannot be separated, it was the discovery of copper in 1845, that saw … Continue reading →

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Day 8 Alpana Station to Burra 337km 9 September 2018

Posted on 09/09/2018 by Deborah

We woke up to 2C this morning, bit chilly.  We were packed up and on the road before 8am There were a lot of Kangaroos between Alpana & Hawker and a few Emus, lots of road kill, none by us … Continue reading →

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Day 6 & 7 Rawnsley Park Station to Alpana Station 7 & 8 September 2018

Posted on 09/09/2018 by Deborah

We had an amazing couple of Days at Alpana Station in the Flinders Ranges Day 6 Rawnsley Park Station to Alpana Station 7th September 70 Km Another cold morning 4C. Left around 10am.  Not long into the journey we came … Continue reading →

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Day 5 Rawnsley Park Station 6th September 2018

Posted on 07/09/2018 by Deborah

Was warmer overnight 8C ? we were down at the laundry at 7am this morning, had washing on the line by 8am and were out on a walk to Clem’s Corner by 9.30am.  I have no idea who Clem is … Continue reading →

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Day 3 Rawnsley Park Station 4th September 2018

Posted on 04/09/2018 by Deborah

We had the best day. ? Woke around 5am after an early night, was 4C, much warmer than the night before.  ?? I got up and put on the aircon and got back into bed until 6am.  Just before 7am … Continue reading →

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Day 1& 2 Adelaide to Rawnsley Park Station via Gawler. Sunday 2nd September and Monday the 3rd, 2018. 430km

Posted on 03/09/2018 by Deborah

Yes, I know!   Another adventure awaits ?  Sunday 2nd Sept 2018 Yesterday we went down to pick up the caravan, then we visited dad and mum. We wished dad a happy Father’s Day, it was lovely to see them … Continue reading →

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Day 24 Dubai to Adelaide, 29th July 2018

Posted on 01/08/2018 by Deborah

We had a 3 1/2 hour wait in Dubai for our next flight.   It was the first time we had been to Dubai.  Was 40C at 10.30pm, but we didn’t feel the heat at the airport.   We went … Continue reading →

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Day 23 Diani Beach to Dubai

Posted on 29/07/2018 by Deborah

Was a beautiful moonrise last night over the Indian Ocean?  But we didn’t see the Red Moon.    We woke at 6am, with the help of the alarm.  Breakfast at 6.30am said our good byes to Harrison & Marica then … Continue reading →

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