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Boarding Spirit of Tasmania … Last posting from mainland
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Boarding Spirit of Tasmania … Last posting from mainland

Posted on December 10, 2016April 19, 2018 by Margo O'Farrell

I will keep this brief … About to lose signal … In Canberra, an arch. In Beechworth, a Ned Kelly! Just outside Beechworth, a waterfall!…

If you were wondering …
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If you were wondering …

Posted on December 4, 2016April 19, 2018 by Margo O'Farrell

I went to Canberra to have Narniavan’s brakes replaced as the brake light alert on the van was on … I thought I would be…

Onto Canberra … Tried to navigate Canberra without GPS … Didn’t do
very well!
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Onto Canberra … Tried to navigate Canberra without GPS … Didn’t do very well!

Posted on November 27, 2016April 19, 2018 by Margo O'Farrell

Spent a day trying to find the Australia Zoo, but no internet, no GPS and not much phone signal … In the middle of Canberra…

Hiked to the snow line on Mt Kosciusko … Tick!
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Hiked to the snow line on Mt Kosciusko … Tick!

Posted on November 24, 2016April 19, 2018 by Margo O'Farrell

I did make it to the foothills of Mt Kosciusko, after crossing several snow fields … All done in a frock, and a feather in…

Near Mt Kosciusko … There is snow!
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Near Mt Kosciusko … There is snow!

Posted on November 20, 2016April 19, 2018 by Margo O'Farrell

Left Eden … I quite liked the place, although one of the local caravan parks was called ‘Garden of Eden’ … I suppose someone had…

Gosh I have fallen out of routine for this blog!
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Gosh I have fallen out of routine for this blog!

Posted on November 16, 2016April 19, 2018 by Margo O'Farrell

I have been in Sydney for a bit, as well as a week in Brisbane with my son James and his partner Kym. It was…

Nearing Brisbane … Enjoying revisiting some interesting places on the
way
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Nearing Brisbane … Enjoying revisiting some interesting places on the way

Posted on October 21, 2016April 19, 2018 by Margo O'Farrell

I have travelled from Darwin to Toowoomba, over a familiar route. There wasn’t much new stuff to record, although I did  find a few gems.…

Finally left Darwin … Enjoy the peace and quiet Amelia and Greg lol
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Finally left Darwin … Enjoy the peace and quiet Amelia and Greg lol

Posted on October 15, 2016April 19, 2018 by Margo O'Farrell

I have finally fixed all the small niggly things that were wrong with Narniavan. On the road south of Darwin. Before I continue with the…

In Darwin … Narniavan has been very ill!
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In Darwin … Narniavan has been very ill!

Posted on October 5, 2016April 19, 2018 by Margo O'Farrell

Spent the previous week in Darwin taking my van to various mechanics and auto electricians. I think that today it is finally fixed! Yeah! Big…

Oh great … Back in dressed up termite mound country!
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Oh great … Back in dressed up termite mound country!

Posted on September 20, 2016April 19, 2018 by Margo O'Farrell

On my way north to visit Amelia and Greg … Narniavan needs a bit more work, and the guys in Darwin are very trustworthy. Before…

At Uluru, but why is the upmarket accommodation called Ayers RockResort after all this time?
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At Uluru, but why is the upmarket accommodation called Ayers RockResort after all this time?

Posted on September 16, 2016April 19, 2018 by Margo O'Farrell

Before I get onto Uluru, firstly Big Things at Coober Pedy. Interesting town … It was colder than I expected, but found a few interesting…

I think I am a rain God
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I think I am a rain God

Posted on September 12, 2016April 19, 2018 by Margo O'Farrell

I read a book ages ago by Douglas Adams called So Long and Thanks For All the Fish. In it there was a long-haul truck…

Leaving Port Lincoln tomorrow … Good news though … Narniavan no
longer leaking oil … Fingers crossed
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Leaving Port Lincoln tomorrow … Good news though … Narniavan no longer leaking oil … Fingers crossed

Posted on September 10, 2016April 19, 2018 by Margo O'Farrell

Had a couple of quiet days in Port Lincoln waiting for some parts to finally fix the oil leak in Narniavan. Did a bit of…

I am so proud of my 3 sons, and especially Will’s PB for the Ross
Marathon 2016
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I am so proud of my 3 sons, and especially Will’s PB for the Ross Marathon 2016

Posted on September 5, 2016April 19, 2018 by Margo O'Farrell

I am going outside my blog format for just a second … A photo of Will running in the Ross Marathon with a PB for…

Finally made it across the Nullabor … Yeah!
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Finally made it across the Nullabor … Yeah!

Posted on September 2, 2016April 19, 2018 by Margo O'Farrell

Arrived in Ceduna to more rain, but I am glad that the most boring drive is over! I did have a few highlights though, especially…

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