June 2012 – Sunrise Today…

Ascot Brisbane Australia

Brisbane Queensland Slideshow: Marguerite’s trip to Brisbane was created with TripAdvisor TripWow! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascot,_Queensland Ascot is a predominantly affluent residential suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, characterised by large Queenslander homes. Located 7 kilometres (4 mi) from Brisbane, the suburb is well catered for in terms of public transport with many bus and train services departing from AscotContinue reading “Ascot Brisbane Australia”

I’ve been everywhere….Australian Version

Listen to Johnny Cash sing ‘Ive been everywhere” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmFN9C9PVpg The song “I’ve Been Everywhere” was written by Geoff Mack in 1959 and made popular by the singer Lucky Starr in 1962. The song (as originally written) listed Australian towns. It was later adapted by Hank Snow for North American (predominantly United States) place names andContinue reading “I’ve been everywhere….Australian Version”

Gin Gin Queensland

I overnighted at the free Camp at Gingin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gin_Gin,_Queensland Gin Gin is a small rural town located on the Bruce Highway in central Queensland, Australia, approximately 51 km west of Bundaberg and 370 km north-west of Brisbane, the state capital. The town owes its existence to its strategic location about halfway between Brisbane and Rockhampton. It isContinue reading “Gin Gin Queensland”

Emu Park Queensland

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Emu Park Queensland

http://www.caravanparkphotos.com.au/emu_park/ https://picasaweb.google.com/103116918017967691594/EmuPark?authuser=0&feat=directlink I set off from the Gemfields to overnight at Yeppoon. Rockhampton Information Centre suggest a caravan park on the beach which was booked out. The lady there was not interested in sending me elsewhere and sort of sent me on my way. I phoned the next in the brochure…Emu Park, not realising itContinue reading “Emu Park Queensland”

The Gemfields of Queensland

A Gem of a Place http://www.gemfest.com.au/Gemfest-Info/Explore-the-Gemfields Home to Gemfest, the Sapphire Gemfields covers almost 900 square kilometres of one of the world’s most significant sapphire-bearing grounds and takes in the delightful townships of Anakie, Sapphire, Rubyvale and The Willows. Located in Central Queensland, the Gemfields are only four hours west of Rockhampton on the Capricorn Highway. PeopleContinue reading “The Gemfields of Queensland”

Sapphire Queensland

Here I am at Sapphire…a place Facebook cannot seem to locate when I add photos….a small town where tourists are busily washing bags of dirt searching for seeded scraps of Sapphire. I have now spent a full day sitting in the flooded Retreat creek washing rocks and finding not a hint of color or ironstoneContinue reading “Sapphire Queensland”

Richmond Queensland

I have been offered the job as Cook at Richmond Roadhouse…a drive of 831 kms from Emerald where I am now located… It is another outback town but one with fossils and a lake right opposite the roadhouse…….I am not sure I want to drive so far away…but the town sounds interesting. I phoned theContinue reading “Richmond Queensland”