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The Australian Outback, a vast expanse of arid land, is known for its rugged beauty and extreme dryness. It is a place where the horizon stretches infinitely, with red earth and sparse vegetation painting a picture of desolation. The lack of water defines life here, with flora and fauna adapted to survive the harsh conditions. However, when the rain finally arrives, the transformation is nothing short of miraculous. The joy the rain brings to the Outback is a testament to the resilience and beauty of nature. It is a reminder of the delicate balance between life and the environment, and the profound impact that water has on both. The rain, though fleeting, leaves a lasting impression, transforming the landscape and the spirits of those who inhabit it. In the Outback, the arrival of rain is not just a meteorological event; it is a celebration of life itself.
 A young Portuguese man immigrated to Australia in the 1970s, he worked in Geelong at the Ford Factory and picked fruit in Mareeba before moving to Mount Isa to begin construction on the Lake Julius Dam project. Later he becoming an operator with Mount Isa Mines. Via letter he asked his future to marry and soon after arrived in Darwin from Portugal to begin a new life in the Australian Outback. 45 years after arriving in Australia, a country he knew nothing about, the Portuguese man stands in a flooded causeway netting fish for bait and spinning a yarn with locals, whilst kids swim in the recently bone dry river. This is Australia. Check out our visit to Lake Julius Dam on the Leichhardt River
Our garden at Greta loved the above average January rain and flourished providing us with an abundance of produce including sweet potatoes and zucchinis.
    The detour through Gregory Downs
 Adele's GroveFire
Boodjamulla National Park
  The Return Journey
Quamby PubClosed in 2013 and restored in 2023 by two Gold Coast based mates. 
The Isa Street bridge in Mount Isa was closed for several months during 2019 for reconstruction and was opened to the public with a grand opening street party celebration. The new bridge constructed at a cost of $7 million replaced the previous bridge which was constructed in 1932. Despite the heat it was awesome to see so many people walking along the bridge and enjoying the festivities. One of Gumby's co-workers, Sam Wylie, entertained the crowd, singing and playing guitar with his band.     This purpose built lake is located about 70kms east of Mount Isa along the Flinders Highway and is a popular grey-nomad camping spot. We ate lunch in sitting in the back of Cherry with the rear door open and enjoyed being close to the water. Check out our previous visit and learn more about the lake by clicking on the button below.  
 
 I never get tired of the view from Telstra Hill. The colours in the landscape change with the passing of the seasons and it is consistently spectacular.      We had a awesome day exploring the area around Lake Moondarra and taking Cherry up and down the dirt tracks. Check out pictures from our previous visit by clicking on the button below. 
 Chern'ee & Brooke Sutton Kalkadoon ArtistsChern’ee Sutton grew up in Mount Isa and is now an accomplished and award winning artist with two paintings in the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace; a reconciliation painting given to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during their Royal visit to Australia in 2014, and a painting for the 2018 Commonwealth Games gifted by the City of Gold Coast to his Royal Highness, Charles Prince of Wales.  |
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