Crossing a Continent

 John, Lucas and Isabelle have embarked on an incredible journey.  And, look how far they have come!  It all started out slowly...so much to get organised, a new vehicle to handle the trip, roof racks and carrier, camping gear and supplies. Oh and the tears, so sad to say goodbye to loved ones.  Only a short drive the first day stopping off at the Great-grandparents home in the Blue Mountains.

They have encountered wind, rain and floods and are now certainly on their way. They have visited many outback towns, chatted with locals and travelers alike and have becomes regular swimmers stopping off at every town with a community pool for a swim...and temps are just getting hotter. 

 Their first swim was at the Hot Springs in Moree, NSW (pictured).

Another one of many full and overflowing rivers. This one is near Tambo, Queensland.

 Two of the wonderful travelers and some of their gear.  Stopping for the night and collecting firewood.

 Nindigully, a town faced with likely prediction of  flooding in the next day, Southern Queensland.  Probably it is good for us to begin to understand this side of nature...we are moving to Bellingen!

Making new friends!

 Water, water everywhere.......

 Lark Quarry Dinosaur footprints.  This is the only place on the planet which show an actual Dino stampede.  Four species are seen, the largest is an "Australian t-Rex."  You can see his footprints as he chased the smaller animals which were drinking.  You could actually see where he slipped as he grabbed for one. Absolutely incredible....95 million years old!

 Our curious paleontologist in the making...but you knew that already.








The Outback! 100km south of Winton, staying on a station.

Big beautiful Australia!

Aerial view from the bore tower.

Travel companions.....What adventure will they have tomorrow?

A long day had come to an end and then a little angel appears at Dad's Swag..."I thought it would be good to share my pillow with you Daddy and look at the stars."