After leaving Theresa Dam drove into Clermont for fuel top up and turned onto Gregory Highway to Nebo, where we stopped in the showgrounds for lunch plus water top up and a load of washing done. They had a Camp Draft event and we were able to plug into power.
Drove to Lake Elphinstone, which is a natural lake approximately 92 kms west of Mackay. Had been here a couple of years ago - they have cleared more area for campers to enjoy this beautiful place. Met up with Norm and Maureen from Taree, plus Perry the miniature Poodle. Wonderful to catch up with them again and share plenty of stories. Looked forward to a hot shower at the new amenities however turned on the hot tap and no water, so a very quick refreshing cold shower was endured!
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| Early morning a Whistling Kite looks for food as the sun rises |
Helen said I was showing off when I made scones for Norm and Maureen - they enjoyed them. They had purchased a roast to share so I cooked the meat in the weber while Norm arranged for the vegies to be cooked in the camp oven and, together with peas and gravy, the result was one hell of a great roast dinner! Norm and Maureen even produced ice creams for dessert.
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| Our camp with Norm and Maureen |
After a couple of days we were also joined by Adelaide friends Lance, Jill, David and Carol which was great to see again. Weather had turned a bit cool so enjoyed sitting around the fire, reminiscing some of our 4WD adventures and enjoying plenty of laughs. Once again Lance and I were the only two remaining at night but enjoyed having a chat and sharing a bottle of red......or two!!
Stayed at Lake Elphinstone for 2 days before we all went our separate ways, Norm and Maureen heading back to Taree, the Adelaide group heading south but not very quickly and we headed to a house sit at Finch Hatton.
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| Catching up around the camp fire |
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| magnificent clouds for a sunrise |
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| And another photo of the sunrise |
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| Lots of ducks and pelicans out feeding early morning |
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| The sun finally peaks over the horizon |
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| Pelicans still feeding during the day. |
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