Narrandera

It was a little brisk outside this morning we could see frost on the ground across the river, but we were nice and cosy, one of us was a little reluctant to get out of bed. After refuelling the Paj and getting the gas bottle refilled we were on the road by 9am heading to Narrandera, a relatively short trip of around 250klms. It was quiet pleasant scenery with large wheat crops and canola fields to view along the way. Must say the road conditions in NSW leave a lot to be desired with lots of lumps and bumps, but at least they are addressing some of the worst areas.

We stopped for an early lunch at West Wyalong, Baz was a little upset when I walked past the Bakery, but I had seen  a French Bakery as we drove through the Main Street neglecting  to mention the fact, thought I would surprise him.

Once again we have pulled into a free camping spot this time on the outskirts of Narrandera, beside the  Murrumbidgee River where there is a boat ramp and the remains of an old brewery. It was a pleasant ride on our bikes into town this afternoon to pick up some milk and a chicken from Coles, an easy meal for tonight! On Saturday afternoons in these small towns you could shoot a gun up Main Street and not hit anyone.

Crowded Main St Narrandera

A sleepy little town on a Saturday afternoon
Lucky Coles was open!

Old Brewery Narrandera

Forbes

Today we travelled from Gunnedah to Forbes around 417klms and the weather was certainly cooler, we are trying to brave it out and are still wearing our shorts. The days are quiet nice but the night are getting quiet cold.  

We have set up for the night along the river bank at the free camp in Forbes, we think the gas heater will be appreciated tonight as the forecast is for 1 overnight!!! There is a good walking track along either side of the river and we were able to stretch our legs after spending five hours travelling.

Gunnedah

It was only a relative short trip yesterday from Moree to Gunnedah about 250klms, there was also plenty of roadworks and B Doubles along the way.

Our friends Alison and David are returning to QLD after experiencing a southern winter and were going to be at Gunnedah, so it was a easy diversion off the Newell Hwy and into Gunnedah to free camp with them near the township. David had cut a good supply of wood for the fire as Alison was cooking us a lovely roast meal in the camp oven.

The weather this morning is noticeably cooler, I suppose that's something we have to expect as we travel further south.

Passing scenery travelling the Newell Hwy

Gunnedah free camp with Alison and David

Town Hall Gunnedah

Yummy roast tonight, thanks Al & Dave

Texas - Moree

As we were enjoying our time at Bonshaw Weir we decided to spend another night there and enjoy another of  Ken's campfires. As the fire was still smoldering from the previous night I thought it was a good opportunity to cook a roast in our camp oven, which Baz and I enjoyed that evening. Earlier in the day Baz and I were returning to the camp when Baz found a shedded snake skin, it was a good 1.5 metres! He had already seen a large black snack slithering across the road down near the bridge when he was trying his hand at a little fishing. The fish were too smart for him, or maybe they didn't like the Wattle Grub he had on his line. I made sure that we kept the caravan door closed incase we had an unwelcome visitor, as another camper had also seen a couple of snakes down over the bank towards the weir.

Sunday we decided that we would move onto the free camp at Texas but were reluctant to leave our new friends, so after exchanging our contact details we drove the big distance of 20klms to Texas. The camp area that is provided for RV travellers is a couple of klms from the town along the river bank. We found a nice clean grassy spot to stop for the night. There were about 30 other vans, motorhomes & camper trailers that were spread out along the river, even with this many it did not feel crowded, there was plenty of space.

We arrived here at Moree on Monday and booked in for three nights, it didn't take us long before we were once again soaking our bodies in the lovely artesian pools and enjoying the 27 degree day. I had made an appointment to have my hair cut on Tuesday, as when we were here on our way up I had visited the hairdresser and really liked how she cut my hair. I don't think she cut it this short last time, but it does feel and look so much better. With the washing done this morning all that was left to do was laze in the pools and sit in the sun enjoying the warmth trying not to think about the colder days ahead as we get closer to home.

Baz with the snake skin

Enjoying the artesian pool