What a journey!
Completed my Expedition back at Sydney, several weeks ago.
As a finale, I visited the Grave of Major Thomas Livingston Mitchell, at the Newtown Cemetery. It was very moving to see his grave, in this beautiful site, tho I’m sure he would have preferred to have been buried in bonny Scotland.
My return journey through [...]

Back on the road again, Again,
Again!
Sorry for the break in correspondence,
But having returned to the road a few weeks ago,
To continue South-west through Victoria,
from Mt Hope to Willaura, then on to Castlemaine.
Via: Pyramid Hill, Boort, Mt Korong, Wedderburn, Logan, Callawadda, Stawell, Pomonal, Mt William, Gariwerd/ Grampians, Mt Zero, Nattimuck, Mt Arapiles, Casterton, Dartmoor, Glenelg [...]

From Expedition to Journey.
**Please check photos of my journey so far here**

Its now 9 weeks since I diverted to Castlemaine, initially planned to be 2 weeks
- now 2 months!  There are clearly many more distractions to deal with, than when Mitchell passed through this way!
As well as needing to visit the Dentist; attend Burke and [...]

Thursday 1st July
Woke up to find thick fog hanging heavily over Lake Charm. Cold and wet!
Set off once again, across country following the route of Mitchell.
The Signposting here  (in Victoria) is quite good, especially compared to NSW, where there is None!
Visited Reedy and Third Lakes, where there is a fab Nature Reserve, Bird watching ‘hide’, [...]

Tuesday 22nd June
Major Mitchell Lagoons.
Again, I am captivated by this place
My campsite is lovely,
Overlooking the site, set amongst Box Forest and Goborro.
The area today, is remarkably similar to 174 years ago, with the exception that the lagoons are Dry, and overgrown with spindly eucalyptus saplings. The landform still exists, and it is amazing to walk [...]

Having left the Major Mitchell Lagoons, feeling quite elated.
Arrived back in Castlemaine for 3 wonderful weeks.
-initially intended to be one week!
Much to do!
Monday 21st
Drove back to Swan Hill ,
Via Bendigo Serpentine, Kerang, etc.
Fairly uneventful,
Decided to stay overnight at Caravan Park as it’s so cold and grey.
If Mitchell could cope with expeditioning in Winter, so [...]

Headeded for Tooleybuc, where I crossed the Murray into Victoria,
Headed north-west to Boundary Bend.
Amazing spot,
Right near where Mitchell crossed the Murray,
And just upstream from where the Murrumbidgee joins the Murray.
From there, South again to
The Major Mitchell Lagoons!
Got bogged!
-first time on my journey.
Quickly tracked down a bloke on local orchard to pull me out.
Lucky for me, [...]

Packed up, and headed South, and to Tooleybuc.
-actually ‘Goodnight’ back on the Murray River.
Found a great camp on the River
near 3 lads from Mildura.
Shared their fire,
And the cray they caught.

Paika and the lovely Williams family.
Spent a few days with Di, Rachael, Helaina, Paul, Archie and Duf!!
Di is a Fab cook, and we shared many delicous meals, soups, etc.
Complete with a fun meal on my final night in the Shearers Quarters,
At which Phil from Homebush joined us also.
Cold wet weather much of the time,
Which was [...]

Friday 21st
Met Janette Hope at Art Back Cafe for coffee,
for a chat about – everything.
What a spot.
Magic people, magic place.
Ann and Steve Hendricks are fab.
A wonderful, beautiful and creative café/ space
Right at the Junction of the Murray and Darling Rivers!!
Back to Mildura for 3pm bus,
To collect Simon for the weekend.
Marked & Laminated Maps!
Then to Annies.
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