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By - Renee Derry
This poem was written somewhere in outback QLD - a scribble as we drove
We're on the road again scouting, a new safari to make
With blue skies & wide open roads we stop & camp beside the lake
The fire is soon roaring and the camp oven is on the coals
Our stomachs are grumbling as the stew fills our bowls
We set off in the morning driving the road less taken
Stopping in the smaller towns looking for inspiration
The things we see, the kilometres we travel
Sometimes going in circles as our plans unravel
To show of our country is a privilege for sure
Whether iconic or unknown you'll see on our tagalong tour
Through flooded roads, dusty storms & searing heat in Kunnanurra
The flat open plains and friendly locals found in Muttaburra
We scour the country searching for roads we can take
On our next tagalong suiting rv's of every make
And as our truck gets tired it might be time to say goodbye
A landcruiser is on the cards which brings tears to Andrew's eyes
We've had plenty of bumps, hiccups and trials along the way
We see familiar faces, some just met and friends here to stay
And so off we go on another safari, another brand new day
by Renee Derry
Posted in: Tagalong Adventures Australia at 23 October 20
By - Fiona Owens
This poem was written by Fiona on our recent safari through outback QLD, hope you love it as much as we do!
Wandering some dusty outback track
who knows when we'll be back
Settle down in our seat
Off to Lara Wetlands to meet and greet
It's been a really long wait
to catch up with old Safari mates
Twenty-seven travelling in fifteen vans
The majority being "safari" old hands
Four first timers, treat them gently break them in slow
Looking and learning as they go
Heading out in convoy with fifteen days to enjoy
Aramac - white bulls and sculpture trail
Lots of photos without fail
Glorius camps spots at Lake Dunn
Rest & refresh for more days of fun
Freedom camp - Muttaburra-Saurus
Old hospital tour especially for us
Winton - come a Waltzing Matilda with me
Age of Dinosaur, bones and fossils to see
Kynuna - Blue Heeler Hotel
Jokes, laughs and good food to keep us well
McKinlay, quick stop Walkabout Creek hotel to see
it's famous connections with Crocodile Dundee
Dunnarts, lighthorsemen, sculptures, mosiac seat
Hellish hot at Julia Creek, 39 degrees had us beat
Knonosaurus ancient creatures, inland sea
all part of Richmond's bygone history
Hughenden, Flinders Discovery Centre, windmills
Porcupine Gorge and rather steep hills
Charters towers lots of history from days of old
it all started when someone found gold
The Lynd then to Einasleigh & Forsayth on the dirt
We hoped and prayed our motorhomes would not be hurt
Road to Cobbold Gorge, corrugations dust and rocks
with rattles rolls and shudders that nearly shook off our jocks
Over the range to Pinnarendi Station stay
Saddened to think it's our second last day
Final destination Paronella Park
Sausage sizzles, quizzes & ladder golf, it's been a lark
A big shout out thankyou, Andrew & Renee
for the great adventure and leading us astray
By - Fiona Owens - October 2020
Posted in: Tagalong Adventures Australia at 22 October 20