16/07/2010 : We have finally left on our trip that will take us all around Australia. After this we will have been to every capital city in this country. Our first stop is a little camping ground on the side of the road 70 km east of Southern Cross. It has now been a while now since we left Busso having stopped in Narrogin to buy some bread from the bakery for lunch.
17/07/2010 : We arose from our slumber and prepared to head to Lake Ballard. On our trip we passed through Kalgoorlie and to my surprise it wasn’t a hole like Dunsborough (Ha Tim). Despite this we kept driving and ended up 50 km south of Lake Ballard at the biggest hole ever – Menzies. We finally arived at Lake Ballard to find it absolutely stunning and breath taking and I was so thankful that we were able to stay the night.
18/07/2010 : Day 3 and we packed up and left for Kalgoorlie. Upon arrival we were faced with the dilemma of choosing where to stay having not booked anywhere previously. We chose to stay at some random caravan park for 2 nights. We then “set up shop” and sat around doing nothing. After we had dinner we went to sleep.
19/07/2010 : In the morning I woke up, had brekky and showered before venturing off into town. First off we went to the Western Australian Museum and learnt about uses for certain trees. Then the tour guide led us inside where we able to continue exploring by ourselves. I decided to part with some of my savings because I came across some small nuggets of gold for sale. I purchased 0.3 grams of GOLD – smaller than the head of a pin – but it is my very first investment.
After a hearty lunch we went shopping where I bought my PC game, Spore Galactic Adventures. It started getting late, as a result we went back to the caravan park.
20/07/2010 : I awoke from my sleep, packed up my gear and helped pack the caravan before hopping in the car as we began out trek across the Nullarbor. Basically, we just drove all day listening to The Chronicles of Narnia and playing games on the laptop. At first I was a little skeptical of the CD but as the story unravelled its mysteries I was enthralled and begged Mum to put the next CD on when it finished. When it started getting dark, we stopped and camped on the side of the road.
21/07/2010 : On this day we woke up, cleaned up and then left for another day on the Nullarbor. It was basically just like yesterday – boring, desolate and other words that evade my memory right now. The only seeming difference was that we listened to the Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe – more enthralling Narnian Chronicles. Again we stopped on the side of the road and that was the end of day 6.
22/07/2010 : Basically we woke up, went driving, listened to music and played on the laptops. It was another day much like the previous ones – all day driving. Then we came to a cute, small town called Fowler’s Bay and we stayed there overnight.
Heyyyyy Jordo!!! and Family
How are you going my friend!?
Whats been happening?
Heard that you went to Badthurst (haha sorry about spelling)
Whats been your favourite place so far?
We all loved your post card by the way. And think that you should send moreee (:
Hope everyone is well and enjoying themselves (:
Hope your having fun
From Dolan (:
Heyyyyy Jordy(:
How you going man??
hope youv been having an awesome time(:
its been fun here too(sorta), cant wait till you come back(:
haha(:
the photos are amazing, what a great experiance(:
wil text you soon ok(:
Missya(:
Gabby and WJ(:
xo
JOOOOOOOOOOOOOORDAN
sup (nod head thing)
hows ur trip man sounds awesome.
Gabby is also being a bum!!!!!!!!
hows life man, sounds prety awesome gotta go
coz miss is giving me her little “im gonna call your mum” hand
signal =S
cya man have fun
conor
hey jordan its zac and where in bible and davids being a bum again
hope your having fun and jess says hi
cya have fun
Hi Jordan its David im in class at the moment and miss is making me talk to you so hi . Im in bible and chillin on the computer i feel pretty special
Hope your having heaps of fun
and text me or call me and tell me what you have been up to lately.
From David the Ninja
Hello Robinsons this is David here just wondering how things are going? and how Jordos been. ( I think paul was the kid who did that random david comment i dont know why though must be something about the cool name david
.
Anyway… Howz things Jordo everyone at school wants to know what your doing, and people have been nagging me to leave a post
Just want to catch up and see what adventure you and your family have done and places you have been to.
HOPE YOUR HAVING A GREAT TIME
Hey Robinsons this is David hope things are going cool I dont know if this is where I leave a comment but I just wanted to know how Jordo is going and if he was having a great time beacause Zac, Mum, Mr Tully and the world want me to go on this website. (And i think that person called David who left the comment was Paul I dont know why he put his name as David – must have something to do with my super coolness Hahaha).
Anyway… everything is really quiet at school without you sooooo…. howz things
? Would want to be on the road trip looks like fun.
So yeah (I like Jam)
Hey Jordan
You still O me cookies!!
I told you i would email you.
Mate i’m at school, guess where i am!
hahahahahaha
hahahahahaha thats phunny
Hello Jordan,
Glad to see that you manage to take a dig at Dunsborough even when you’re not here…
Sounds like you’re having a fun time.
‘Miss’
PS Glad to see that you’re writing using proper words and none of this ‘text-speak’ rubbish.
well I do what I can to rip into Dunsbourough when ever I can, it’s tough but someones got to do it.
also Thnx Miss 4 the insparational comment
hey jordan
hows the trip going so far?
It looks like so much fun! I wish I could be doing that
hope you have a good time
cya
from zac
The trip is going awesome although i do miss you guys every now and again, also if you see tim say hoorah for me to him. Also when you see WJ and David tell them to go on the website and leave a comment.
hey jordan
I’ll tell them and say hoorah to tim
hope you have a good time
cya
Hi Deb, Stu and grandkids
Sounds like a highlight for Jordan is driving for many hours each day accross the Nullarbor!! When Dad and I drove across the Nullarbor to Canberra and Sydney in Dec 1972 with Debbie and Michelle (Amanda flew with Gran Snell) the road was not sealed and the Vauxhall Cresta was not airconditioned so it was really great!!
Love the the photos and daily reports – it is a great way to keep in touch. But I was expecting to see Gromit in lots more pics. Make a note of the really good caravan spots, so dad and me can visit them next year when we do our grey nomad trip around Australia.
It’s too late now Debbie, but we lived in a GEHA house at the end of Hare Street, Lamington for 3 yrs in Kalgoorlie – you were only 4 months old when we went there.
When do we find out which bakery is the pick for the week?
lots of love from Mum and Dad.
Glad you are enjoying the ramblings of our silly family. I quite liked Kalgoorlie not sure if it’s changed heaps since you were there, but the old buildings, wide roads etc are obviously still the same. I guess now that you are retired you have nothing better to do than read our bog daily, aahh the life of the retiree!!
Hello Robinsons, especially to Miriam, Levi and Jordan (I hope I did not leave anyone out this time.)
Nice to know that you guys are travelling along quite well. I enjoy the photos a lot. Thanks for the uploads.
To Jordan, isnt it nice to be actually heading somewhere instead of just driving. Good luck on your investment.
To Mr. Robinson, I think you’ve started a habit. Dad lost again.
enjoy
Our apologies David – we thought you were David Harrison (one of Jordan’s friends)
Sad to hear that I’ve started the demise of Mr Cam. Still Sheed’s is a great opponent.
BTW – if you’re wanting to do some pastoral care for Jordan while he’s away, you could rouse his friends to comment on his blog – he’s feeling a little depressed at the moment.
Hi Stuart and family,
Wish I was there with you! Your road trip is what I always wanted to do, ever since I worked up north near Kununurra, doing survey work for today’s Keep River National Park. That was in 1972, so I am looking forward to your pictures to see what it looks like today, should you ever get there. As a truck fan I miss Australia’s Road Trains here in South Africa, so how about a photograph of one?
Have a wonderful and safe journey and keep us informed.
Kind regards
Jurg, the Ungardener
Hi Stuart and family,
Wish I was there with you! Your road trip is what I always wanted to do, ever since I worked up north near Kununurra, doing surveil work for todays Keep River National Park. That was in 1972, so I am looking forward to your pictures to see what it looks like today, should you ever get there. As a truck fan I miss Australia’s Road Trains here in South Africa, so how about a photograph of one?
Have a wonderful and safe journey and keep us informed.
Kind regards
Jurg