16th till the 22nd April we were in Townsville

 16th till the 22nd April we were in Townsville with our family

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As I  said in my last Blog we arrived ok in Townsville at 10.30.am settled in rang the
 Adam and Christine to say we are here. It was not long befor they came over to the Park to see us.
We had a lovely time with our family in Townsville Queensland. 
      They came over to us at the caravan park so as the children can play on in the play ground. . 
We also took the two grandchildren Caitlin and Lachlan down to the swimming pool.

Were they had great fun then after this they came to our van for a rest and having 

a talk to Granddad and Daddy for a while. 

Till they found more energy.  

So Christine took them down to play on the air bouncy  bubble.

Followed by a Barbecue in the camp kitchen

 Witch was right next to us it has all you need Barbecue hot plate

And a television for the grandchildren to watch there children's shows. 

On Thursday evening we all went to watch Adam  Playing beach volley ball.

I  thought he was very good very proud of him doing all this.

Easter Sunday in the afternoon we all went back to the caravan park to have a Easter egg hunt.

 We all so had a great time finding Easter eggs around our van.

Will be putting in our next part soon xx Maureen and Pat.
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Wednesday 9th April 2014 From Home To Bribie Island QLD 11th.April

Wednesday 9th April 2014 left Home
   Arrived at Bribie Island QLD 11th. April

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 We left home 7.30.am and had a good run through Sydney. 

Our first night we stayed at Kempsey show grounds a camp site which was very nice.



This is were I say sorry to my family and friends for the delay as my computer broke down.
  So have not been ably to send any emails or info. I have  to wait till I reach Townsville for Christine’s computer technician to have a look see .

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The next day we stayed over night at Mullumbimby Caravan park. Next day being Friday 11th April we reached Bribie Island in Queensland and will be staying here in a caravan park till the Monday 14th April. So as we can spend time with our son Bradley and Alison.
We will be doing a lot of talking.

By Sunday afternoon it started to rain this was part of the cyclone that is
  coming down from the top end.  It did not stop raining at all. even the morning of Monday the 14th  when we were packing to leave it was Raining heavy but we set of again by 7.30am and headed to a camp site by the side of the river at Calliope.

 The rain has stopped and being warm it was  drying out fast.



We stopped at Gin Gin for lunch then on we go to try to get to 

  Calliope to stay at this free camp.
 We  arrived at 3.20.pm  and stayed the night. 

Early morning sunrise
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Tomorrow being the 15th April we arrived at Bowen 3.50.pm 

Were we will stay the night at the Palms caravan park.
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My first job was to help rescue a Green Tree Frog from the Toilet pan.
As the owner had just taken over the park. She was a bit nerves  at touching the frog
But as the Disabled toilets had not been used for a while ( so told )
I had no problem in getting him out and putting him out site near a tree.
    

Next day 16th April we will only have a short drive to Townsville. 

So by leaving at 7.30am we arrived at Townsville by 10.30am. 

Were we will be staying at a caravan park until Tuesday the 22nd April.
We had a good spot right under the shade of a big tree.
It was not long befor the family came over to see us . Must say that made my day.
Will be doing some more Blog later as to busy with our Grandchildren .
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love you all be safe xxxx

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Map to follow our Travels
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Our time is here to see Australia April 2014

Our time is here to see Australia 

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8th April getting ready to leave the next morning.

Our van is ready and all packed.

  

Rick is helping Pat to hook up. 

Australia here we come.

But we will be calling in to see our Family,s in Queensland first ( That I will really enjoy )

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As we travel around we hope to go see places like the

Bungle Bungles -Darwin - Broom  _ Perth - 

we also would like to go see our old landing place in Freemantle.

I hope you will have a read of our Blog.

So Please leave a feedback or an email.

Hopefully happy reading take care From Maureen and Pat. 

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