ADELAIDE and BEETALOO via MELBOURNE
Well we are on the road again for a short trip via Melbourne to Adelaide and Beetaloo Valley. There are several significant celebrations that we are going to attend in South Australia.
We took off from the coast via Jindabyne and the alps – the back way to Melbourne. At least this way we travel along a different route to Adelaide.
In Melbourne we dropped in to make arrangements for de-rusting or Oka in May next year. Then we continued onto Adelaide. I had the opportunity to spend some time with my other whilst hubby went off to a mates at Beetaloo Valley to replace the steering block in the Oka.
It was great to catch up with family and friends. Hubby came back to Adelaide join the whole family in celebrating a dear aunts 90th birthday. Dressed in a Lithuanian national costume with a celebratory sash across her shoulder our aunt looked elegant and regal. She has played a very special place in all our lives. The next day we celebrated my nephews 21st birthday.
Then, a few days later, onto Beetaloo valley to celebrate our friends 60th birthday. Friends from far and near gathered over the day and evening to celebrate. A place was prepared on the property for those from afar to camp for the night
Soon it is time to return ‘home’ to our temporary abode at the coast. The drought is still evident as we travel down the highway.
There were lots of flocks of sheep being moved around on the roads as we drove home.
On the way back we stop at Adelong at the historical ruins of a gold mine. We’ve often driven past this place but never had time to stop and see it. The ruins were in a beautiful location and very well looked after. I am sure we will camp here in the future as it is such a lovely place.
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