Headed into Winton today, origin of Banjo Paterson , waltzing Matilda, opals and dinosaur stuff! Went and checked out the Age of the Dinosaur museum. Spectacular outlook, great staff and really interesting stuff. All six kids were totally mesmerised by the information given and Emma and Ebony were feeling a bit infected by dinosaur fever. Emma is keen to come back to Winton, to become a digger, needs to be at least 12 though-so that may be on the cards next t...

Left Jericho, headed to Longreach for lunch and the Stockmans Hall of Fame. Nice museum although not really aimed towards kids as lots of reading! Headed to Winton for a 2 night stop. Have found a free-be, lots of caravans near the lagoon, so we have set up on our own in the bush. Kids have the fire stoked 24/7. Have all we need.....this is living!

Second night-free camp in style at Jericho. Thanks to the beautiful Belinda for the presents and lovely card! Boys playing in the fire, girls reading mags and colouring in....this is the life!

First night at Blackdown Tablelands -in the rain! We all stayed dry:) tucked into bed about 7pm!! Stopped in at Emerald for essential fishing supplies-ran into Mardi and Roger and the lovely Quinn!! Couldn't believe our luck!! Met up with the Monks (much anticipated moment), now heading off on our biggest adventure together. First night together-Jericho, and a goon bag.

Adding final touches to the camper....and a couple of lorikeets decided to visit (in the shed)! Just 3 days to go!!