Monday, April 28, 2014

Carcoar Dam to Narrandera

Friday 25th April.
A very strong wind sprung up overnight so I was pleased that the awning had been lowered before we turned in for the night. Still blowing quite strong and gusty when we got up, so our decision to move on today turned out to be a wise one. It is not all that pleasant trying to sit back in the sun contemplating your navel and spending a relaxing day. Better to be driving. Everything except our fireplace had been packed in last night so preparing to hit the road was a minimal effort.
Today being Anzac Day had most businesses closed except for fuel outlets. We were halted in our progress to allow an Anzac Day parade to cross at the one and only intersection at a small town called Mandurama between Carcoar Dam and Cowra. Not much of a delay though as we appeared to arrive as the tail enders of the march passed in front of the halted stream of traffic.

From Cowra we progressed via Grenfell ( another late change from our planned route), Grong Grong to West Wyalong where we parked beside a lovely park to have lunch. We joined the Newell Highway at West Wyalong heading south and eventually arrived in Narrarandera.
A short visit to the local show grounds where we made use of the dump point and also top up with fresh water. We were intending to head for a listed free overnight camp ground about eight kilometres south of Narrandera towards Jerilderie however as we crossed over the river in Narrandera we spotted a number of caravans around the sports ground. A sharp left turn to check things out, all seemed very nice beside the river so this is our overnight stop.
I should also mention that during our travels today we were able to collect a bag of good firewood from beside the road which will come in handy when next we want the extra comfort and ambience of an open fire. Today's distance travelled was 363 km, but easy no traffic conditions. The roads we are now travelling are much nicer in all respects than simply sticking to the shortest route which generally involves freeways and major highways.

1 comment:

  1. My mum's old hometown of Narrandera, I have many a memory visiting my Grandparents there when I was little....keep up the great blog, feels like I'm with ya both.

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