Krooza - Sandra and Bim/Jack

We have banked up some leave and are taking another break in Australia. We hope to avoid some of the more commercial stuff and do a bit outback. We fly into Perth to meet family. Then over to Melbourne to meet freinds. Followed by a flight to Darwin to meet up with our eldest daughter and boyfriend. The vehicle is bought and fully prepared. It has been serviced by the best Mechanic in WA at J&K Autos in Perth so there shouldn't be any problems. Toyota Landcruiser, 4.2 diesel, 4WD, long range fuel tanks, Engel fridge and all the camping gear with tent on top. It's currently being driven by Lisa and friend from Perth to Darwin, up the West Coast, through the Kimberleys, into the Northern Territory and ending in Darwin. They fly back to the UK and we take the vehicle back down to Perth. I hope we have enough time to add to this blog and that you don't find it too boring.
The phrase for the trip is:
"Don't forget to have a beer before the sun goes down!" <naked man at Nanutarra, May 1998>
If you remember this, you will be sure to have everthing set-up before it gets dark!

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By Krooza
October 8th 2006

Crossing the Border and on to 80 Mile Beach (actually over 140 miles long) Oceania » Australia

Friendly animals!
Took this from inside the Krooza. Didn't move much, may have been injured, but didn't attempt to give it CPR! Think it was a Brown Snake and they are deadly!

27/07/06 Up just after 7-00 and left for Kununurra at 8-00. Went through the Western Australian Border and into town by 9-00am as clocks went back by 90 mins. Booked into Kona Lakeside Park for 2 nights in a cabin and booked a tour for tomorrow. Into town had a good look round after a coffee. Parked outside visitor centre and someone told us we had a flat tyre and sure enough we did. Went round the corner to Beaurepaires who advised us to have new, as tyres were not good at all. So 2 new tyres later and $548 poorer [View Full Entry]

By Krooza
October 8th 2006

The Rest of it!! Oceania » Australia

Dumper Truck at Tom Price
And Sandra thinks the Krooza is big!

Hi everyone. If you haven't already guessed it by now, we are back home. It took so long to do the blogs and time was limited in Internet Cafe's that we are completing it here from Home. And besides, who wants to spend all there spare time in these places when your on holiday?? So this is the balance of our Trip. It is long and there are loads of photos. We have HUNDREDS more and may rationalise them one day and put them on the web somewhere, we'll see. We had a great time and really want to do it [View Full Entry]

View From Top of Mount Nameless, Tom Price

By Krooza
October 6th 2006

Northern Territory Oceania » Australia » Northern Territory

Tjaynera Falls, Litchfield Nat Park
Spot the naked man?!

22/7/06 Up around 7-30am awake long before lots of human movement people leaving early. Left the campsite at 9-00am and went back to Nourlangie rock more rock art and a look out. Back to main road and turn off for Jim Jim Falls, 60 kms of 4WD 2 other vehicles turned in just in front of us. Well when we got there after getting bogged twice (4WD became disengaged) it was heaving in the car park a job to find a parking place. 250m to a look out which was ok though very hot and a km to the falls over [View Full Entry]

By Krooza
August 3rd 2006

Darwin to Kakadu Oceania » Australia » Northern Territory » Kakadu National Park

Cathedral Termite Mound

16/7/06 Had another lie in and lazy morning. Cleaned out the cruiser, washing everything. Changed and went to find Mindl beach for the sunset market, via Nightcliffe area and the car wash which was desperately needed. Lots of market stalls and several street entertainers, had sweet and sour chicken and a fresh fruit shake. Got back to car to find Lisa had texted a bit stressed and overtired arriving home after 28 hours of not sleeping properly. Tried to phone using phone card when we got back with no joy. 17/7/06 Up before 8.00am to pack and shoot off around 9.00am [View Full Entry]

By Krooza
July 31st 2006

Moving onto Melbourne Oceania » Australia » Victoria » Geelong

Melbourne 1

10/7/06 Up to the sun again and began packing, left for airport about 3-30pm Claire and Rob couldn’t get parked so didn’t see them. Visitors allowed in departure lounge so Karen came through. Saw plane come in unload and off we went. Landed in Melbourne an hour early and very windy and temperature lower than Perth, yuk! John and Mary drove us back to their place ½ hour or so and had a cuppa and long chat. 11/7/06 In Geelong (Victoria State) went for a long drive on Great Ocean road all the way to Lorne. Rained a little and a [View Full Entry]

By Krooza
July 31st 2006

Off to Darwin Oceania » Australia » Northern Territory » Darwin

Darwin Esplanade

14/7/06 Had a lie in and up just before 10.00am, went into Darwin and had a good look around after a milkshake topped up phone and wandered down to the sea for a sit down in the shade. Went into Coles for supplies and back for BBQ plus did some washing, Lisa made fruit salad for dessert while Bim and Feeg wandered round the site (we actually crept out with a couple of cold tinnies I recall - Bim). 15/7/06 Had a lie in again and Lisa and Feeg had a swim before packing. Left for airport 1.20 pm took ages [View Full Entry]

By Krooza
July 10th 2006

The next bit (for want of a better title) Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Perth » Perth City

Kalamunda

5/7/06 Another beautiful sunny day and a chance to explore Kalamunda properly. Had lunch in Stirk Park reminding us of the carols we heard there in Dec 2000. Went into ANZ and changed our bank account so we didn’t accrue bank charges and looked round an old railway carriage, too late to visit Historic Village. Drove up to Gooseberry Hill and admired the wonderful views over Perth. Claire stayed for dinner again and watched a bit of Wimbledon. 6/7/06 Bim's day at work. Up early to find the hospital Bim was visiting for some rehab! Found it ok so popped out [View Full Entry]

By Krooza
July 5th 2006

The first days of many Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Perth

J&Ks House
Managed to get it right this time I hope. Swimming pool and Tennis court to the right of picture. Looking lush.

Well we've arrived and our body clocks have almost properly adjusted. The first few days have been relaxing and doing the local things. It was early in the hours of Friday when we touched down at Perth Airport. The “front of plane" camera showed that the lights of Perth were still welcoming and that the landing was relatively smooth. Got to Jim and Karen's at 2.00am and spent a couple of hours talking before going to bed. Jim didn't, he went straight to work and by the time we turned in, Karen was getting up. We slept in and eventually got [View Full Entry]

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