At another time, I intend to spend a few days in Tamworth to check out places like Nundle and Bendemeer.
My next stop was on the Great Dividing Range, it was really bloody cold at 7 degrees so the hot cuppa was a welcome morning tea break while Ruby took her time wandering around. This spot would be great for a free overnight camp as it is a good distance off the road and a stand of trees separates the road and the camp site.
For more than the next hour the road was winding, I took my time as usual but with more care on the bends. As its Sunday, there are many bikers testing their skills on the hairpin bends. Its a shame they don't know that double lines mean 'do not cross'.
For young learner drivers this would be a real challenge of concentration to hone their skills.
Finally made Wauchope and took a right turn for the short cut to the freeway toward Kew and then another executive decision made by turning into Coopernook state forest. One or two days here will top off my holiday. There is a young female camper nearby, by the name of Amanda, very well set up with 2 small dogs for company.
A lot of work has been happening around the old house, all the vines have been removed and the water tank is exposed. Its a shame the workers have removed the pipe from the house roof to the tank, there will be no topping up the tank with fresh rain water any more.
The fabulous Elkhorn are still in the old Jacaranda tree.
And my fire, made in the old can that was left by campers at Burren Junction and with a bucket full of logs given to me by the lovely couple who kindly shared their TV for the State of Origin match.
We had an outdoor theater with 2 fires blazing to keep the cold away. John and Netti came from Avalon Beach NSW.
I asked Nicki if she was interested in coming up for a few days to try out our her caravan. As she was happy too, I left my caravan on site and made a quick trip home on Wednesday to pick up Nicki and return the next day.
Another fabulous sunset enjoyed by all.
A bit of practice with the damper and vol la ! cooked and shared around Carolyn and her husband Ian's campfire with Nicki, Amanda and myself, eaten with lashings of butter and golden syrup Mmmm......
I stayed for 11 days all up at Coopernook and enjoyed it as much as last time. I've almost set a new record, being away from home shy of 4 days of the full month this time.
Another fabulous trip ended and looking forward to the next.
