Day 13 - Broken Hill to Dubbo

My peeps...

Well its was sad to see Broken hill in the rearview, we had an awesome time cruising around that place, I think we will make an effort to head back there at some stage.

Now it was off to Dubbo and one of our longest drives to date which took around 8hrs but we decided we wanted that extra day to head to the zoo and a few other things in and around Dubbo.

The drive went off without a hitch, the only problem was the road, of all the roads we have travelled over the past week and a half this one in NSW was absolutely rubbish; I think the Nav, Heba and I are all going to need a massage after that bumpy arse road.

The scenery was pretty much the same as everywhere else, the towns all looked ghostly and Heba fell asleep yet again. (I think the time on the road is making her sleepy). If she tries to say differently, I have photographic evidence.

We arrived into Dubbo around 5:15 and it was a quick check in and a quick set up of the tent and then it was straight to the movies,(we haven't been to the movies in ages). To see Sucker Punch and as Heba would say it was AWWE-SOMMME!!!... I liked it for the fighting! It had nothing to do with the fact of who was doing the fighting and what they were wearing.

After the movie it was pretty much straight to bed, as it was to cold and we couldn't find any power points to power our computer...

Anyway we're off to got to go see some lions and tigers, and Hebas (monkeys)...

Laters guys - enjoy your day!

CJ & H

Day 12 - Tourists of Broken Hill

What a night last night was!!!! Between the birds and the rain I didn't think I'd ever get to sleep!! But we did and amazingly we didn't get wet!! This little Malamoo 3-second tent is certainly proving to be worth every cent!! 

Broken Hill is certainly reminding us that we have been living in the Pilbara for 2 years - IT'S FREEZING HERE!!!!!! You'd never know we love the snow!!!!! It's jumpers and trackies, and socks and thongs, and runners and Ceej has even pulled out the work boots to keep his feet warm this afternoon!!!! 

Anyway after breakie we headed off to the tourists centre to find out the spots to check out for the day - we had heard that Broken Hill has lots to offer with over 20 art galleries, history galore and much much more....they weren't wrong!!!! 

We started off (eventually, after our first minor meltdown - I really need to brush up on my map reading skills!), by heading out to Silverton - an old little Silver mining town. Just before the main town we called into Day Dream Mine - an old under ground silver mine that you can actually take a tour through. It was fantastic!!!! 

After the tour and some AWESOME home made scones and the hottest tea known to man - we left Day Dream and continued onto Silverton. Such a cute little old town where we visited the old Gaol/Museum and the Mad Max Museum.

 We couldn't leave without having a beer in the famous Silverton Hotel - host to many movies (Mad Max 2) and commercials (XXXX) - such a great pub!!!  Cj participated in a "game" for charity at the pub, we are unable to disclose any information about said game - it's top secret - but be sure to ask about it if you ever find yourself in Silverton Hotel! For your efforts you will get a certificate and a free beer!! (We never said in what glass either!!) 

We then made our way back into town, where after the shocking bumpy road we had to duck into the tourist centre again for a quick toilet stop (we nearly didn't make it!!!!)...then it was lunch and some more site seeing. 

We headed up to the miners memorial at the top of the hill over looking the town. Here also hosts the site of the "Big Bench" - and yes...it is a very big bench!!! 

We then checked out a couple of the galleries in town, which showed off some local artists - which were great (Robin Sellick was my stand out favourite!). 

Then we headed to the other side of town to an old fashioned milk-bar! Felt like you were going back it time!!! Very fun! So it was rock'n'roll, milkshakes and sunday's and some trivia for the afternoon before making our way back to camp! 

Looks like we are in for more rain tonight, but for now we are chilling with the very noisy Grey Nomad's in the camp kitchen while Cj attempts to watch the footy!! 

So a very cold H & Ceej are sending you love and hugs from Broken Hill 

(Please send us warm thoughts back!!!!!) 

Just in case you were wondering - this is what we look like after almost 2 weeks on the road!! 

Day 11 - Cowell to Broken Hill (and once again a few places in between!)

Hello from NEW SOUTH WALES...

Hi friendly followers, 

As you can see we are currently on the right side of the country albeit on the western side of the east side but east all the same, and to the people who care we are now in the same state as you guys, get out of your chair and jump for joy because we are just around the corner!!!! Anyhoo so about today …

So following the tradition of yesterday we stopped a bunch of times at places that just didn't cut the mustard, as Heba does all day in the car!

Our first stop was the big township of Whyalla (or as I like to call it “Why-Ella!?!?”) where we stopped at a local cafe that was right on the harbour nice country town about the size of Lismore, but since this was just a stop for breakie it was back in the Nav and off to Port Augusta.

(By the way guys if you would like a tour of our house “NAV”, send us a comment and we will put up some photos of our living area, toilet, shower, kitchen, dining area, bedroom, walk in robe, backyard and entertaining area. I want to see more comments people!!!!)

So Port Augusta, what can I say about this spot. Don't bother really! Not much there just a few more shops than we have seen. This was supposed to be our spot for the night but we decided to get back to NSW.

Stopped in a few places along the way like Peterborough which was yet another quaint little town and Olary which was more like a ghost town with a run down train station.

On the boarder separating S.A and NSW was a little township called Cockburn, to some it may be a Concreting company or to others it also might involve a planned spag bowl dinner for two with extra chilli which when accidently applied to private parts makes your Cockburn...

Broken Hill here we come. As the light was starting to fade we made it into Broken Hill so not much to say about this place but it looks promising and we are looking forward to staying a few nights here because there are a few things to do.

If anyone has any suggestions on a nice place to visit or a good photo opportunity, flick us a comment we would love to hear from some of you guys...

Well from another mining town, on the right side of the country this time we bid you goodnight and see you on the flip flop...

CJ & Heba xx