We have moved onto the Yorke Peninsula today and what a reception we have. Has not stopped raining since we got here and they are talking about 80 mm . We are pulled up at a rest area near Pork Arthur (#412) for the rest of the day hoping the weather improves a bit tomorrow but if is does not, so be it. Travel safe out there people.
briche.
-- Edited by briche on Friday 31st of May 2013 05:32:05 PM
briche said
08:40 PM May 31, 2013
Hi Happy Daze, we will be coming down the eastern coast with forays into various towns and features. We will then continue across the bottom to head back up the Western coast. We will,be on the Peninsula for about a month or so before heading towards Port Augusta. If a catch up is on then we will post where we are on a day by day basis. DeBe thecase comments apply your way as well. Stay in touch and we will try and cross paths. Maybe PM if need be.
All these best and safe travels
Brian and Cheryl
-- Edited by briche on Friday 31st of May 2013 08:41:23 PM
briche said
08:51 PM May 31, 2013
Thanks Doug, it's eased off a bit but expecting thunderstorms tonight and tomorrow morning then improving for about 3 day or so. Cheryl says to say hi as well and the girls said woof. Take care out there mate
Brian and Cheryl
-- Edited by briche on Friday 31st of May 2013 08:52:02 PM
Happy Daze said
12:57 AM Jun 1, 2013
Hi Briche, we're also on the Yorke Peninsula at present. We drove around from Cowell on the Eyre Peninsula last Friday and spent a few days at Port Broughton and are now at Point Turton, which is on the western side of the Peninsula. It's been pretty gray and wet here for most of the day, but we have been fortunate with the weather so far on this trip and as the saying goes, "into each life some rain must fall", and I'm sure it's very welcome and sorely needed. Just bunker down for a bit and it's sure to be sightseeing weather again before too long. Safe travels.................. Cheers, Annie
D and D said
01:24 AM Jun 1, 2013
Supposed to stop raining by Monday - us locals are welcoming it all, haven't seen any for a while. Anyone looking for a good weather program to drop on your computer try this one: http://www.birdcagesoft.com/util_software.html its free and adjusable to give you local weather details anywhere in Australia.
Last time we were at Pt Turton the wind was so strong we could hardly open the passenger side door on the car - don't miss the Innes national park, it's great.
DeBe said
02:23 AM Jun 1, 2013
Welcome to YP, here in Yorketown we only had 4.5mm of rain today, nothing like further north of the peninsular.
Dougwe said
03:47 AM Jun 1, 2013
It' nice up here in Townsville, predicted rain didn't happen here but got drizzle in and around Cardwell midday while there. Keep safe you two and the girls of course.
neilnruth said
05:22 AM Jun 1, 2013
Briche I'm not sure you can do the Innes NP with the girls on board. It rained when we were down there this time last year but we also got some lovely sunny days. You'll see the barley start shooting after this rain and by the time you leave the place will all be green. Use some of the back roads - while they are gravel they are in good condition usually and very wide. (but you might meet some farm machinery!)
neilnruth said
05:22 AM Jun 1, 2013
PS from us - I think that rain is headed our way next!
Cruising Granny said
05:42 AM Jun 1, 2013
Be thankful for the rain. The grain farmers were hanging out for this after seeding. This rain has been fairly general from the NW, across the Eyre Peninsula. Sorry you missed out down there DeBe. I hope it wasn't windy instead. A few weeks we drove through a dust storm west of Ceduna. Real estate changing hands without any dollars being exchanged. It has rained there since and crops were looking quite fresh. The stretch of country between Kimba and Norseman is green, clean and shiny. It looks very fresh and the kangaroos seems to agree. Be careful driving through the country where the grass is greenest alongside the highway.
Dunmowin said
06:10 AM Jun 1, 2013
The weather is all part and parcel of being a Grey Nomad. To experience some of the places we visit, we have to take the good with the bad. After spending 12 months in SA last year, and exploring all three peninsulas, we experienced winter - cold, woolie and wet on Fleurieu, and summer - hot and dry through both Yorke and Eyre. Now, in WA - cold (read freezing) and wet for the past few days, but to drive through the Jarrah forests in the mist is just beautiful. To walk along the beach at Greens Pool in the rain and watch the waves crash over the rocks, amazing. To sit in front of an open fire at a winery tasting local drops - say no more.
neilnruth said
04:18 AM Jun 2, 2013
I totally agree with you Dunmowin. The weather can just add to the experience. Our opinion of places we have been has not been affected by the weather. For example, when in Darwin in July I found it hard to cope with the humidity but it didn't mean I didn't like Darwin. I loved it and overcame my problems with humidity (like putting my feet on a pillow while I slept!)
We have moved onto the Yorke Peninsula today and what a reception we have. Has not stopped raining since we got here and they are talking about 80 mm . We are pulled up at a rest area near Pork Arthur (#412) for the rest of the day hoping the weather improves a bit tomorrow but if is does not, so be it. Travel safe out there people.
briche.
-- Edited by briche on Friday 31st of May 2013 05:32:05 PM
Hi Happy Daze, we will be coming down the eastern coast with forays into various towns and features. We will then continue across the bottom to head back up the Western coast. We will,be on the Peninsula for about a month or so before heading towards Port Augusta. If a catch up is on then we will post where we are on a day by day basis. DeBe thecase comments apply your way as well. Stay in touch and we will try and cross paths. Maybe PM if need be.
All these best and safe travels
Brian and Cheryl
-- Edited by briche on Friday 31st of May 2013 08:41:23 PM
Thanks Doug, it's eased off a bit but expecting thunderstorms tonight and tomorrow morning then improving for about 3 day or so. Cheryl says to say hi as well and the girls said woof. Take care out there mate
Brian and Cheryl
-- Edited by briche on Friday 31st of May 2013 08:52:02 PM
Hi Briche, we're also on the Yorke Peninsula at present. We drove around from Cowell on the Eyre Peninsula last Friday and spent a few days at Port Broughton and are now at Point Turton, which is on the western side of the Peninsula. It's been pretty gray and wet here for most of the day, but we have been fortunate with the weather so far on this trip and as the saying goes, "into each life some rain must fall", and I'm sure it's very welcome and sorely needed. Just bunker down for a bit and it's sure to be sightseeing weather again before too long. Safe travels.................. Cheers, Annie
Last time we were at Pt Turton the wind was so strong we could hardly open the passenger side door on the car - don't miss the Innes national park, it's great.
Welcome to YP, here in Yorketown we only had 4.5mm of rain today, nothing like further north of the peninsular.
A few weeks we drove through a dust storm west of Ceduna. Real estate changing hands without any dollars being exchanged. It has rained there since and crops were looking quite fresh.
The stretch of country between Kimba and Norseman is green, clean and shiny. It looks very fresh and the kangaroos seems to agree.
Be careful driving through the country where the grass is greenest alongside the highway.
The weather is all part and parcel of being a Grey Nomad. To experience some of the places we visit, we have to take the good with the bad. After spending 12 months in SA last year, and exploring all three peninsulas, we experienced winter - cold, woolie and wet on Fleurieu, and summer - hot and dry through both Yorke and Eyre. Now, in WA - cold (read freezing) and wet for the past few days, but to drive through the Jarrah forests in the mist is just beautiful. To walk along the beach at Greens Pool in the rain and watch the waves crash over the rocks, amazing. To sit in front of an open fire at a winery tasting local drops - say no more.