Bill and Leah

Bill and Leah

Bill and Leah

Occasional travellers, first time bloggers



Oceania June 8th 2011

Pretty smooth flight though the inflight meal of beef reminded me of an old Laurel and Hardy episode where they eat their own shoes. Flew over the ord but not lake argyle unfortunately. Picked up the Pajero and headed into downtown kununurra to pick up supplies only to be told we could't purchase wine before 5pm! Considered waiting an Hour but decided to push on. Very atmospheric trip to El Questro via the Gibb river road. The controlled burns made for a stunning sunset as we bounced down the gravel road. Got our first taste of Cockburn range vistas.. Stunning. Checked into Emma Gorge without too many dramas. The tented cabins are just brilliant, even better than our previous glamping experiences. We had one right by the creek on the edge of the camp, great sounds, ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Western Australia June 7th 2011

Leah is sitting her exam, I'm up a ladder, bob is by the fire and Kylie is dreaming, of something, exciting, a juicy bone perhaps? Margaret has been round to pick up the keys, providing she can work the wood burner I'm sure she'll breeze through the house sit. It's pretty cool at night now, single figure stuff, brrrr. Still very sunny during the day and barely a drop of the wet stuff, rain not booze that is. Still, looking forward to swapping 20 degrees for 30 in the far north (of oz) before hitting the balmy ambience of a UK summer, ho ho. Anyways, exciting stuff, El questro here we come... read more




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