It is flooding everywhere! We have managed to stay safe but many of the places we want to go are closed due to VERY high rivers. So we are heading for the desert which is different than the outback! It is also raining there but we are hoping not flooded. I promise to post some pics next time but just haven't gotten around to sorting camera stuff.
Another thing the Aussies do here that is pretty neat. We were in Bendigo which is a small city of about 60K and happened to be parked in the middle of a grammar school complex. We saw these small groups (maybe 10 or 20) of kids walking to school with an adult in the lead and one in the back. The adults had bright orange vests on labeled "Walking School Bus". Ended up the adults walk around and collect kids heading for school (like a regular school bus) and they all walk to school together. Kids get exercise (so do the adults); doesn't pollute; and the kids get to school safely.
27 November 2010
We headed out of Shepparton after I posted the last update heading towards Cobram on the Murray River. Our intention was to stay along the river. Camps 5 listed lots of places right along the river and they all sound wonderful. WELLLLLL we DID arrive in Cobram BUT when we stopped at the visitor center they warned us to not stay along the river because it is dangerous. The river is VERY! high and there are trees and branches coming down all over the place and the roads are mushy and slippery. BUT of course we had to check it out for ourselves so we took her advise for Caravan parks in the area and headed out. She had told us a place we could at least go see the river and that was our first stop. As she said it is very high (the boat ramp was under water) and everything was WET. We then also went on down the River Road looking for the areas Camp 5 lists and when we got to the regional park turnoff we found a "Park Closed" sign. It said closed until further notice due to unsafe conditions including down trees and branches and unsuitable soil conditions for driving. Well, SHIT! Needless to say we are in a caravan park for the night and will then decide what to do from here.
On a happy note! As the rain continues we keep checking Bunyip for leaks and have not found any of note. Trox did a good job patching after that last rainy period. I am enjoying the rain because it is cool. In fact my guess is tonight will be a spoons night. BUT! Where do we go now? Trox is thinking maybe we should head for the desert area west of here. If they have had any rain there should be wildflowers galore. We'll check tomorrow at the library or somewhere else we can get internet and see what their weather is like. Our circle looks like it has been taking LSD.
The caravan parks we have stayed at all have wonderful kitchens and we were able to make great use of one to resupply our freezer. I precooked taco meat and made up meatloafs and burgers. Then packaged everything for just one meal and froze them. Tonight we are having meatloaf since we can use the oven as we have power and it is cool. I was also able to take advantage of all the counter space and make up new pancake mixes! AND it gives us access to nice freezers so this morning I got to have an iced latte. I have been drinking hot lattes and am starting to get used to hot coffee but iced is much yummier!
The weather is forcing us inside which is okay with me but I think Trox is going to go bonkers.
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