but the truckie is heading for Warren
It was quite a cool breeze blowing hard here but we still did a cuppa break
and the view beyond, to the Warrumbungle Mountains
Plaque reads in part: To commemorate the exploration party, led by John Oxley - Surveyor General of 16 men and 19 horses which crossed in the vincinity 2nd August 1818.
John Oxley, was born in Yorkshire, England 1784; you can read more of him in this fact sheet on Australian Dictionary of Biography.
John Oxley, was born in Yorkshire, England 1784; you can read more of him in this fact sheet on Australian Dictionary of Biography.
something drew me to taking a photo of this home in the main street. It was to do with the rustic exterior and the beautiful thriving rose bush
... oops, I hadn't realized until looking through the viewfinder, that the front door was actually open, and a light on inside. On my way!
storms up ahead
chick-pea crops
..more big wheels.
Our next stop will be at Gilgandra's Flora Reserve noted on this sign, 6 km along. Flowering Sept - Nov.
those storm clouds look so scary. wow!! love the mountain shot. (:
ReplyDeleteThat second photo looks exactly like a place I stopped at in west Texas, except there was no roof. That little house is so neat looking with it's sun blistered paint peel. You're in my kind of country now!
ReplyDeleteNice post! Love the shot of the old home with the roses.
ReplyDeleteThe countryside is beautiful! I like the little house. It looks like it's been there for quite a long time.
ReplyDeleteNice set of road trip pictures.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Australia
Great photographs from your trip Carole.
ReplyDeleteCostas
Beautiful pictures as always Carole.
ReplyDeleteI love the picture with the dark skies, there's a storm coming.
Greetings Irma
Wonderful photos from your tour with beautiful impressions. The house with the flowers is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love that old house!!
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