I know. It's been a long time between drinks. I had intended for this post to be out some time ago. Then life happened. A bunch of assignments, a sudden death in the family, a sick kid... But here we are finally at the end of our outback adventure and as I promised last time, … Continue reading Big Red Bash #7: Signs for the Times
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Big Red Bash #6: Finally – the BRB
Finally, after travelling the Adventure Way, reflecting on the Burke and Wills Saga, and hanging out in Birdsville, it was time to head out to the Big Bash campsite. To ease congestion and prevent long delays, Roll In to the campsite had been extended over three days. We didn't take up the offer of early … Continue reading Big Red Bash #6: Finally – the BRB
Big Red Bash #5: Lining Up in Birdsville
So far, on our Big Red Bash adventure, we have followed The Adventure Way, been sobered by the tragic tale of Burke and Wills and the Dig Tree, and been quietly impressed by the revival of the Betoota Pub. After four days of travelling the outback roads of Queensland, we rolled into Birdsville - two … Continue reading Big Red Bash #5: Lining Up in Birdsville
Big Red Bash #4:Betoota – Ghost Town
The word "outback" brings to mind visions of an open barren landscape, sparsely populated, dotted with the ruins of abandoned homes and towns. Yet the journey into western Queensland has been anything but solitary. All along the way, we have been part of a long convoy of caravans and trailers, many heading to the … Continue reading Big Red Bash #4:Betoota – Ghost Town
Big Red Bash #3: Burke, Wills and the Dig Tree
The Dig Tree is an important site in Australian history and in the sorry saga of the Burke and Wills Exploring Expedition. Set on the bank of Cooper Creek, it is a popular camping spot for Australian tourists and the place where we stopped for our second night on our way to Birdsville for the … Continue reading Big Red Bash #3: Burke, Wills and the Dig Tree
Big Red Bash #1: Camping in the Outback
I love camping. There’s something restorative about getting away from the rat race and heading for the great outdoors. Camping is a family tradition. I have many happy childhood memories of family camping trips. Our family first started out in a caravan, and then, when we outgrew the caravan, we graduated to a tent. At … Continue reading Big Red Bash #1: Camping in the Outback
Living on the Downs 