On the road again…Week 4

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Tuesday was my birthday and although I’m away I was not forgotten.

Ceduna CP
Smokey Bay known for its fresh oysters. A big industry around here.
Just cut, this field was green when we came through 6 weeks ago.
Murphy’s Haystacks.
Amazing rock formations.
Pulled over for lunch on our way to Kimba. We had stayed there on the way over and were impressed by the progressive township. It’s silo art created a boost to local tourism and in turn the towns economy. Camping is provided/ encouraged at their recreational area for a gold coin donation. Showers and toilets on site plus dump point. A courtesy bus comes to take anyone interested in a pub meal and short tour of the town.

I was surprised to see written on one of buildings in the main street, SA Government Department of Nuclear Waste Management. Our bus driver on the town tour told us of how the town was very motivated to have one of these nuclear waste storage facilities 18ks out of town. It means jobs and a huge grant of funding to the area.

When I booked into Port Augusta CP the woman at the counter was saying that there is a tender for a small town just north of them. They need the injection of funds to survive.

These articles were in the local paper (Port Augusta).

Port Augusta sailing club.
I booked Flo in for her 15000k service here in Port Augusta although only 13840k ATM. By the time I get home it will be pretty close to or over so didn’t want to void the warranty. Note how clean she is after they washed her.
Beautiful country on the way to Clare. I hadn’t approached Clare from Port Augusta before. Came in on the Goyder highway through more wheat belt country. Lots of activity harvesting the grain.
Such a rich tapestry of golden wheat in varying stages of cropping.
Clare wine region SA.
Two of Chris’s favorite things when travelling. Visiting Cellar Doors and country Bakeries. Yes, we had been here 2 yrs ago.
Dry saltbush country on the way to Mildura.
Stopped at the Quarantine Bin at SA, Victorian border and only had to part with apples, blueberries and tomatoes. When I went through the official inspection Bay the inspector said that if I’d had proof of purchase/docket from WW or Cole’s they would be acceptable as they would have been treated.
The saga continues. I bought replacement tomatoes & apples in Renmark. I hadn’t travelled far when there where signs of another quarantine bin with hefty fines if caught. Saved an apple and ditched the lot. Takeaway will suffice till I get home.
Houseboats on the Murray, more good memories.
Getting closer to home. NSW roads leave a lot to be desired.
Roadside stop on way to Wagga Wagga.
Belmore Park, Goulburn.
Home sweet home. The street looks a picture lined with purple Jacaranda flowers.

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Retired in April 2017 after a long career in cardiac nursing which I loved, I find my life has totally changed. After almost loosing my husband last August to a dissecting aortic aneurysm complicated by a massive watershed stroke post cardiothoracic surgery, we are adapting to a very different life together. This is our now story. Update, November 2025. Chris continued to do well until he had a stroke in August 2018. This time after 2 weeks on life support with no sign of improvement he passed away peacefully with the family present. RIP Chris, much loved and missed.

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