After spending a couple of nights in Emerald cleaning up the van (and me!) I took off this morning heading towards Barcaldine.
Stopped at Alpha, population nearly 200, for a coffee. The servo is everything to the town apart from the pub. There was a bloke in front of me wanting a pie and a coffee. He handed over two handfuls of loose change to pay. He asked if the lady minded to which she replied that, so long as it was the right amount, that was fine.
Anyway, after counting it out, he was short $3. He said he might have more change in the ute and went outside to look.
I asked for a coffee and told the woman that I’d pay the bloke’s $3 too.
When she returned with my coffee she asked if I knew the man and, when I said no, she insisted I have the coffee for free for being kind and didn’t bother about the $3 either.
Aren’t people nice? Made my day!
Got tired of driving so stopped at a “donation only” campsite on the Jordan River at Jericho. It is fabulous here! The water’s a bit muddy but it’s peaceful and there are heaps of birds.
Cheers!!
And then, a beautiful sunset.
Followed the next evening by an even better one.
Looks great. Arrived in Jindabyne mid afternoon.
Travel well.
Whoa, that was a big trip! Well done you. Glad you arrived safely. Have fun with the mob and we’ll talk next week.
Hi Lynne – I knew you were special 🙂 that’s awesome! The sky looks like the earth is on fire! Just so spectacular…how lucky are you! Lovely talking to you yesterday! Take care, stay safe. Denise xo
Hi Lynne
Finally visited your blog post – it looks and sounds like you are having a wonderful time. Perfect timing in relation to the NT border opening too – heading in the right direction. How’s Mitsy travelling? Clare x
Hi Clare, been out of range for a few days staying at Lara Wetlands. Fabulous spot. Now heading to Longreach. Mitsy is doing a great job. Really happy with her. Stay well and have fun sorting the house. Will give you a ring soon.