Day 4 and 5 Esk and Tewantin

ok have to combine days as no WiFi at Esk. Left Moree in lovely sunshine and chatty neighbours who wanted to check out my van. Into Qld  and knew I was as the roads became very rough. Had to slow downto ensure I didn' it my head on the roof. Dry and dusty and flat with cottonleft over on the road side. Into Toowoomba and lots of hills and windy roads. Finally arrived in Esk and decided time for a break. Glad I did as this morning it was sooo windy to Kilcoy. Esk was lovely and rode my bike around the town and down my them creek, even a rail trail.
Up early this morning and off to Judes at Tewantin.
I taught with Jude in Darwin.
So very windy but beautiful vuews of Somerset lake and just great scenery. Nearer to coast and grey nomads started but good freeway to here. Jude has a lovely home so very settled.Out at a coffee shop with Jude and dinner out tonight. Great company and facilities!!! All very good.



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  1. RubyRose539 June 2017 at 06:56

    Sounds like a great trip so far & weather will just keep getting warmer the further you move north.

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    1. Lorraine.10 June 2017 at 00:18

      Not sure who unknown is???

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    2. RubyRose5314 June 2017 at 06:27

      Just an old Wandong friend - not sure why my name didn't come up?.....

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  2. Anne9 June 2017 at 16:08

    Thank goodness. I was getting concerned you had encountered difficulties- other than lack of WiFi. Enjoy being with family. Off today but will try to check in. XXX

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    1. Lorraine.10 June 2017 at 00:19

      Have a great time away Anne and enjoy the warm weather.

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