The highways of Queensland are given interesting names. In the last 5 weeks we have travelled on Warrego Way, Leichhardt Way, Pacific Coast Way, Overlanders Way, Matilda way, Great Inland Way, and Australia's Country Way.
From 2019 I am living a more relaxed life. After 35 years I am retired from engineering practice.
You can expect me to mention retirement projects, travel and of course the beloved.
My hobbies may include nature, camping, repair, and reading.
Monday, August 17, 2020
Take me home country roads...
Heading home on the Australian Country Way - after 5 weeks in outback Queensland it's time to head home.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Wilderness no more
Carnarvon Gorge is very popular with very many walkers hiking along the trail each day. It is not a lonely experience. There is little chance of seing wild animals with so many people around.
The rocky formations are spectacular. But the plants are still recovering from the last bushfire. The Xanthorrea are just small grassy tufts. And the Banksia are all skinny twigs with no flowers.
The saddest thing was 20th century initials and dates carved through the aboriginal rock art. The people viewing the the art were all very respectful.
Vitamin E
A couple of weeks ago I cut my thumb with a hand saw. I was treated at the Townsville Hospital where the doctors cleaned the cut, inspected the moving parts under the skin and stiched it up.
It has healed nicely.
Years ago when a melanoma was removed from my nose, the surgeon recommed rubbing Vitamin E oil from oral pills into the wound to minimise scarring.
So I have been rubbing Vitamin E oil on my thumb scar as well.
Sunday, August 9, 2020
Towers of Stone
Someone at Takarakka camping ground at the entrance to Carnarvon Gorge is obsessed with balancing rocks. The are everywhere particularly in the river bed. I even found where some had been glued - surely cheating.
Making towers stops the stones from being shelter to plants and invertebrates.
Just like staying home
When some people go bush they bring their home comforts with them.
Other people make do with less when they travel.
Saturday, August 8, 2020
Booming chimes
In Barcaldine giant wooden chimes sound over the Tree of Knowledge -
We swear by the Southern Cross to stand truly by each other and fight to defend our rights and liberties.
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